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

By bus and train

To get from Sunshine West to Mernda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from Ardeer station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 382 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Hazel Glen Dr/Schotters Rd (Mernda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

129minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 382
382
Walk to Mernda
Leaves from Ardeer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardeer
    1.21 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51734
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 382382
    Wait for bus
    382
    Whittlesea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hazel Glen Dr/Schotters Rd (Mernda)
    ID 48210
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mernda
    Walk to
    Mernda
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 427, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MERNDA

To get from Sunshine West to Mernda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 427 bus from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station to Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Mernda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

118minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 427
427
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Mernda
Leaves from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    ID 47601
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 427427
    Wait for bus
    427
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer)
    ID 5008
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardeer
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    58 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 Sunshine West to Mernda

The distance between Sunshine West, Melbourne and Mernda, Melbourne is approximately 52.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunshine 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 Sunshine West

Sunshine West is located at Sunshine West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Fitzgerald Rd/Forrest St (Ardeer).

Train stations close to Sunshine West:

  • Deer Park
  • Albion
  • Sunshine

Bus stations close to Sunshine West:

  • Fitzgerald Rd/Forrest St (Ardeer)
  • West St/Forrest St (Ardeer)
  • Hilma St/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine 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)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 427, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MERNDA

To get from Sunshine West to Mernda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 427 bus from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West) station to Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Mernda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

118minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 427
427
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Mernda
Leaves from Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sirius College/Fitzgerald Rd (Sunshine West)
    ID 47601
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 427427
    Wait for bus
    427
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ardeer Station/Forrest St (Ardeer)
    ID 5008
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ardeer
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    21 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mernda
    Walk to
    Mernda
    1.79 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 382.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 427, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct train between Sunshine West and Mernda in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sunshine West to Mernda in Melbourne?

    The ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train line goes from Ardeer station near Sunshine West to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Melbourne station near Mernda in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Sunshine West and Mernda in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sunshine West to get to Mernda in Melbourne?

    Get on the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train from the Ardeer station near Sunshine West in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Melbourne stop, which is closest to Mernda in Melbourne.

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

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

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