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How to get from Essendon West to Mernda by bus and train?

From Essendon West to Mernda by bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Mernda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 388 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Schotters Rd/Hazel Glen Dr (Mernda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

97minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 388
388
Walk to Mernda
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2476
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Mernda Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Schotters Rd/Hazel Glen Dr (Mernda)
    ID 51702
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mernda
    Walk to
    Mernda
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon West to Mernda by bus

To get from Essendon West to Mernda in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston) station. Next, take the 382 bus from Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Hazel Glen Dr/Schotters Rd (Mernda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

121minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Bus - 382
382
Walk to Mernda
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 47158
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 47161
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 382382
    Wait for bus
    382
    Whittlesea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hazel Glen Dr/Schotters Rd (Mernda)
    ID 48210
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mernda
    Walk to
    Mernda
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Mernda

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Mernda, Melbourne is approximately 44.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Mernda 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 Essendon West

Essendon West is located at Essendon West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Garnet St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Public transport stations close to Mernda, Melbourne

Mernda is located at Mernda, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Vittorio Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda).

Train stations close to Mernda:

  • Mernda
  • Hawkstowe

Bus stations close to Mernda:

  • Vittorio Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda)
  • Hazel Glen Dr/Schotters Rd (Mernda)
  • Schotters Rd/Hazel Glen Dr (Mernda)

From Essendon West to Mernda by bus

To get from Essendon West to Mernda in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston) station. Next, take the 382 bus from Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Hazel Glen Dr/Schotters Rd (Mernda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

121minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Bus - 382
382
Walk to Mernda
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 47158
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northland Sc/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 47161
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 382382
    Wait for bus
    382
    Whittlesea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hazel Glen Dr/Schotters Rd (Mernda)
    ID 48210
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mernda
    Walk to
    Mernda
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon West to Mernda?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 388.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon West to Mernda?

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 382.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon West and Mernda in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon West to Mernda in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station near Mernda in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon West to Mernda in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Mernda in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essendon West to get to Mernda in Melbourne?

    Get on the 903 bus from the Mordialloc stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essendon West and Mernda in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) stop, which is closest to Mernda in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Essendon West to Mernda?

    The ride from Essendon West to Mernda costs A$5.30.

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