What is the cheapest way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda?

The cheapest way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda is to train which costs $6 and takes 58 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda?

The fastest way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Southern Cross (Station) and Mernda?

No, there is no direct bus from Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda. However, there are services departing from Bourke St/Queen St and arriving at Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Southern Cross (Station) and Mernda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Mernda Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda?

The distance between Southern Cross (Station) and Mernda is 34 km. The road distance is 31.3 km.

How do I travel from Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda without a car?

The best way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda?

The train from Southern Cross Station to Mernda Station takes 58 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda bus from?

Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Bourke St/Queen St station.

Where do I catch the Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda train from?

Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda?

The best way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda is to train which takes 58 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 250 bus and line 382 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 27m.

Where does the Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda bus arrive?

Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at La Trobe University station.

Where does the Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda train arrive?

Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Mernda Station.

Can I drive from Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda?

Yes, the driving distance between Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda is 31 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda.

Where can I stay near Mernda?

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Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
58 min
$6
Line 250 bus, line 382 bus
1. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to La Trobe Universitybus 250 / ...
2. Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rdbus 382
2h 27m
$12
Drive 31.3 km
1. Drive from Southern Cross (Station) to Merndacar 31.3 km
33 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southern Cross (Station) to Merndataxi 31.3 km
33 min
$75–90

Southern Cross (Station) to Mernda by train

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Distance: 34.4 km
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Southern Cross (Station), VIC, Australia and Mernda, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Mernda Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Southern Cross (Station) to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd via Bourke St/Queen St, La Trobe University, and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 2h 27m.

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