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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Mernda is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Mernda is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Mernda?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Mernda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston Station station and arriving at Mernda Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Preston to Mernda?

The distance between Preston and Mernda is 21 km. The road distance is 20.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Preston Station to Mernda Station takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Preston to Mernda bus from?

Preston to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Mernda train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Mernda?

The best way to get from Preston to Mernda is to train which takes 29 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 382 bus, which costs $6 and takes 53 min.

Where does the Preston to Mernda bus arrive?

Preston to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd station.

Where does the Preston to Mernda train arrive?

Preston to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Mernda Station.

Can I drive from Preston to Mernda?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Mernda is 20 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Preston to Mernda.

Where can I stay near Mernda?

There are 299+ hotels available in Mernda.

Preston to Mernda - 4 ways to travel via train, line 382 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Mernda by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda / ...
29 min
$6
Drive 20.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Merndacar 20.1 km
19 min
$4–6
Line 382 bus
1. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rdbus 382
53 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Merndataxi 20.1 km
19 min
$50–60

Preston to Mernda by train

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Distance: 20.6 km
Duration: 29 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Preston Station to Mernda Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 53 min.

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