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

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Mernda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 527 bus from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) 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 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 527
527
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 388
388
Walk to Mernda
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2472
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 527527
    Wait for bus
    527
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2476
    4 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

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA and 388

To get from Preston to Mernda in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Mernda station. Next, 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 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

68minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 388
388
Walk to Mernda
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Mernda Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Schotters Rd/Hazel Glen Dr (Mernda)
    ID 51702
    13 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 Preston to Mernda

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Mernda, Melbourne is approximately 29.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston 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 Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 42-Cramer St/Gilbert Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Mcdonald St/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Charles St/Murray Rd (Preston)

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)

Alternative route by bus and train via MERNDA and 388

To get from Preston to Mernda in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Preston station to Mernda station. Next, 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 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

68minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 388
388
Walk to Mernda
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    1.08 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Mernda Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Schotters Rd/Hazel Glen Dr (Mernda)
    ID 51702
    13 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 Preston to Mernda?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 527, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 388.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston to Mernda?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 388.

  • Is there a direct bus between Preston 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 13 min.

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

    The 527 bus line goes from Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station near Preston to Northland Sc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Northland Sc station near Mernda in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Mernda in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 527 bus from the Gilbert Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) stop near Preston in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Northland Sc stop, which is closest to Mernda in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from Preston to Mernda in Melbourne?

    The last train from Preston to Mernda in Melbourne is the Mernda - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Preston station at 19:04.

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

    The ride from Preston to Mernda costs A$5.30.

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