What is the cheapest way to get from Mernda to Bairnsdale?

The cheapest way to get from Mernda to Bairnsdale is to train which costs $15 - $20 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mernda to Bairnsdale?

The fastest way to get from Mernda to Bairnsdale is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Mernda and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Mernda to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd and arriving at Bairnsdale via La Trobe University, Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde, Richmond Station/Punt Rd and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Mernda and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct train from Mernda station to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Mernda Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Mernda to Bairnsdale?

The distance between Mernda and Bairnsdale is 305 km. The road distance is 300.3 km.

How do I travel from Mernda to Bairnsdale without a car?

The best way to get from Mernda to Bairnsdale without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $15 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Mernda to Bairnsdale?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Mernda to Bairnsdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Bairnsdale bus from?

Mernda to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Richmond Station/Punt Rd.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Bairnsdale train from?

Mernda to Bairnsdale train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Mernda to Bairnsdale?

The best way to get from Mernda to Bairnsdale is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $15 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $50 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Mernda to Bairnsdale bus arrive?

Mernda to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Where does the Mernda to Bairnsdale train arrive?

Mernda to Bairnsdale train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bairnsdale Station.

Can I drive from Mernda to Bairnsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Mernda to Bairnsdale is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Mernda to Bairnsdale.

Where can I stay near Bairnsdale?

There are 200+ hotels available in Bairnsdale.

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There are 3 ways to get from Mernda to Bairnsdale by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
5h 44m
$16–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Richmond Station/Punt Rd to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus Traralgon
7h 56m
$15–50
Drive 300.3 km
1. Drive from Mernda to Bairnsdalecar 300.3 km
3h 37m
$54–78

Mernda to Bairnsdale by train

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Distance: 305.4 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Mernda, VIC, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to Bairnsdale via La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd, La Trobe University, Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde, Richmond Station/Punt Rd, and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 7h 56m.

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