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How to get from Epping to Ardeer by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Epping to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 456 bus from Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion) station to Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 456
456
Leaves from Epping

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Epping
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 3268
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, SUNBURY and 426

To get from Epping to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 426 bus from Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion) station to Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

88minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 426
426
Leaves from Epping

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Epping
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Caroline Springs
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 3268
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Epping to Ardeer

The distance between Epping, Melbourne and Ardeer, Melbourne is approximately 38.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Epping to Ardeer by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Epping

Epping is located at Epping, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping).

Train stations close to Epping:

  • Thomastown
  • South Morang
  • Lalor

Bus stations close to Epping:

  • Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
  • Melbourne Polytechnic/Dalton Rd (Epping)
  • Narina Way/Hendersons Rd (Epping)

Public transport stations close to Ardeer, Melbourne

Ardeer is located at Ardeer, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer).

Train stations close to Ardeer:

  • Ardeer
  • Ginifer
  • Albion

Bus stations close to Ardeer:

  • Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Chatsworth Ave/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
  • Sunshine Mosque/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA, SUNBURY and 426

To get from Epping to Ardeer in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 426 bus from Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion) station to Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

88minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 426
426
Leaves from Epping

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Epping
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Caroline Springs
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Motor Inn/Ballarat Rd (Ardeer)
    ID 3268
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Epping to Ardeer?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 456.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Epping to Ardeer?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 426.

  • Is there a direct train between Epping and Ardeer?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Epping to Ardeer?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Epping in Epping to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Flinders Street station near Ardeer in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Epping to Ardeer by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Epping in Epping and Ardeer in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Epping to get to Ardeer?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Epping in Epping.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Epping and Ardeer?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street stop, which is closest to Ardeer in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Epping to Ardeer?

    The ride from Epping to Ardeer costs A$5.30.

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