How to get from Ballarat Central to Mernda by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ballarat Central to Mernda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ballarat Station 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 58 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

178minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 382
382
Walk to Mernda
Leaves from Ballarat Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    88 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    57 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 BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, MERNDA and 388

To get from Ballarat Central to Mernda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ballarat Station station to Southern Cross 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 3 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

190minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 388
388
Walk to Mernda
Leaves from Ballarat Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    88 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Mernda Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Schotters Rd/Hazel Glen Dr (Mernda)
    ID 51702
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mernda
    Walk to
    Mernda
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballarat Central to Mernda

The distance between Ballarat Central, Melbourne and Mernda, Melbourne is approximately 150.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballarat Central 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 Ballarat Central

Ballarat Central is located at Ballarat Central, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat Central:

  • Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Armstrong St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Old Fire Station/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)

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 BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, MERNDA and 388

To get from Ballarat Central to Mernda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Ballarat Station station to Southern Cross 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 3 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

190minA$13.84
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 388
388
Walk to Mernda
Leaves from Ballarat Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    88 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Mernda Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Schotters Rd/Hazel Glen Dr (Mernda)
    ID 51702
    13 min
  • 9
    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 Ballarat Central to Mernda?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 382.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ballarat Central to Mernda?

    The alternative route takes 190 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 388.

  • Is there a direct train between Ballarat Central 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 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ballarat Central to Mernda in Melbourne?

    The BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train line goes from Ballarat Station station near Ballarat Central 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 Ballarat Central to Mernda in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ballarat Central and Mernda in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ballarat Central to get to Mernda in Melbourne?

    Get on the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from the Ballarat Station station near Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ballarat Central 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 Ballarat Central to Mernda?

    The ride from Ballarat Central to Mernda costs A$13.84.

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