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

The cheapest way to get from Mernda to Ballarat is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mernda to Ballarat is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Mernda and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Mernda to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd and arriving at Ballarat via South Morang Station/Civic Dr and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Mernda and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Mernda station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Mernda Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Mernda to Ballarat?

The distance between Mernda and Ballarat is 147 km. The road distance is 130.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mernda to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Mernda to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Ballarat bus from?

Mernda to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from South Morang Station/Civic Dr.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Ballarat train from?

Mernda to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Mernda Station.

Train or bus from Mernda to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Mernda to Ballarat is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 901 bus and bus, which costs $64 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Mernda to Ballarat bus arrive?

Mernda to Ballarat bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd station.

Where does the Mernda to Ballarat train arrive?

Mernda to Ballarat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Mernda to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Mernda to Ballarat is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Mernda to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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Mernda to Ballarat - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 386 bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 47m
$14–18
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Ballarat
4h 40m
$6–22
Drive 130.4 km
1. Drive from Mernda to Ballaratcar 130.4 km
1h 32m
$24–34
Line 386 bus, line 86 tram, train
1. Take the bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to Bundoora RMIT/Plenty Rdbus 382 / ...
2. Take the tram from Janefield Dr/Plenty Rd #70 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1tram 86
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
4h 5m
$20–24
Line 901 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from South Morang Station/Civic Dr to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 901
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
4h 50m
$64

Mernda to Ballarat by train

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Distance: 146.5 km
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a train from Mernda Station to Ballarat Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd to Ballarat via South Morang Station/Civic Dr, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, and Melbourne Airport in around 4h 50m.

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