There are 4 ways to get from Richmond to Mernda by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from North Richmond Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
46 min$6Line 350 bus, line 382 bus
- Take the bus from Cromwell St/Victoria Pde to La Trobe Universitybus 350
- Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rdbus 382
1h 49m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Richmond to Merndataxi 28.9 km
30 min$70–85Drive 28.9 km
- Drive from Richmond to Merndacar 28.9 km
30 min$6–8
Richmond to Mernda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Mernda is to train which costs $6 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Mernda is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $70 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Cromwell St/Victoria Pde and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Richmond Station station and arriving at Mernda Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Richmond and Mernda is 29 km. The road distance is 28.9 km.
The best way to get from Richmond to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs $6.
The train from North Richmond Station to Mernda Station takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Richmond to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Cromwell St/Victoria Pde station.
Richmond to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from North Richmond Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Mernda is to train which takes 46 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 350 bus and line 382 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 49m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VIC, Australia and Mernda, VIC, Australia?
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from North Richmond Station to Mernda Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cromwell St/Victoria Pde to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via La Trobe University and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 1h 49m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from North Richmond Station to Mernda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- 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 Cromwell St/Victoria Pde to La Trobe University
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at La Trobe University station.
Richmond to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Mernda Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Mernda is 29 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Richmond to Mernda.
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