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How to get from Olinda to Mernda by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Olinda to Mernda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Mernda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

210minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Mernda
Leaves from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Olinda
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mernda
    Walk to
    Mernda
    1.79 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Olinda to Mernda

The distance between Olinda, Melbourne and Mernda, Melbourne is approximately 85.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 210 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Olinda 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 Olinda

Olinda is located at Olinda, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda).

Bus stations close to Olinda:

  • Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)
  • Cuckoo Restaurant/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Olinda Hall/Olinda-Monbulk Rd (Olinda)

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)

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Olinda to Mernda?

    The fastest way takes 210 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Olinda to Mernda in Melbourne?

    The 688 bus line goes from Upper Ferntree Gully station near Olinda to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station near Mernda in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Olinda and Mernda in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the 688 bus from the Upper Ferntree Gully stop near Olinda in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station, which is closest to Mernda in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Olinda to Mernda?

    The ride from Olinda to Mernda costs A$5.30.

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