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

By bus and train

To get from Dunkeld to Mernda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Mernda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

336minA$21.30
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Mernda
Leaves from Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy (Dunkeld)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dunkeld
  • 2
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    87 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 Dunkeld to Mernda

The distance between Dunkeld, Melbourne and Mernda, Melbourne is approximately 297.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 336 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dunkeld 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 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 336 minutes, using Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 36 min.

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

    The MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Dunkeld to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Mernda in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Dunkeld and Mernda in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Dunkeld in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station, which is closest to Mernda in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Dunkeld to Mernda costs A$21.30.

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