There are 5 ways to get from Lilydale (Station) to Mernda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lilydale Station to Parliament Stationtrain Lilydale
- Take the train from Parliament Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
1h 48m$6Line 670 bus, line 901 bus, line 386 bus
- Take the bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 670 / ...
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to South Morang Station/Civic Drbus 901
- Take the bus from South Morang Station/Civic Dr to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rdbus 382 / ...
2h 46m$6Drive 42.4 km
- Drive from Lilydale (Station) to Merndacar 42.4 km
41 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lilydale (Station) to Merndataxi 42.4 km
41 min$100–120Train via Flinders Street Station
- Take the train from Lilydale Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Lilydale
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
2h 8m$6
Lilydale (Station) to Mernda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lilydale (Station) to Mernda is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Lilydale (Station) to Mernda is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilydale (Station) station to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station/West William St and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and South Morang Station/Civic Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Lilydale (Station) station to Mernda station. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Lilydale (Station) and Mernda is 69 km. The road distance is 42.4 km.
The best way to get from Lilydale (Station) to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Lilydale (Station) to Mernda, including transfers.
Lilydale (Station) to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lilydale Station/West William St.
Lilydale (Station) to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Lilydale Station.
The best way to get from Lilydale (Station) to Mernda is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 670 bus and line 901 bus and line 386 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Lilydale (Station), VIC, Australia and Mernda, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Lilydale Station to Mernda Station via Parliament Station in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and South Morang Station/Civic Dr in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Lilydale Station to Parliament Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Parliament Station to Mernda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Lilydale Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Flinders Street Station to Mernda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to South Morang Station/Civic Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from South Morang Station/Civic Dr to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
Dandenong Ranges Taxi Services
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
Yarra Valley Taxis
- Phone
- 61 3 5962 4722
Emerald Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5968 4670
- Website
- 131008.com
Dandenong Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9799 8460
Dandenong Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61401638077
- Website
- dandenongtaxi24.com.au
Dandenong Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +61 3 87590231
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabservice.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Lilydale (Station) to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.
Lilydale (Station) to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parliament Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilydale (Station) to Mernda is 42 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Lilydale (Station) to Mernda.
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