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

By bus and train

To get from Macarthur to Mernda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) 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 11 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

662minA$22.38
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Mernda
Leaves from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Macarthur
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTONMELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    166 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 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
    155 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

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON, OVERLAND and MERNDA

To get from Macarthur to Mernda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERLAND train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Mernda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 2 min.

662min
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Train - OVERLAND
OVERLAND
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Mernda
Leaves from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Macarthur
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTONMELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    166 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - OVERLANDOVERLAND
    Wait for train
    OVERLAND
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    211 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 Macarthur to Mernda

The distance between Macarthur, Melbourne and Mernda, Melbourne is approximately 423.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 662 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Macarthur 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 Hayes Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda).

Train stations close to Mernda:

  • Mernda
  • Hawkstowe

Bus stations close to Mernda:

  • Hayes Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda)
  • Brendan St/Schotters Rd (Mernda)
  • Greig Dr/Mernda Village Dr (Mernda)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON, OVERLAND and MERNDA

To get from Macarthur to Mernda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur) station to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERLAND train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Mernda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 2 min.

662min
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Train - OVERLAND
OVERLAND
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Mernda
Leaves from Eversley St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd (Macarthur)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Macarthur
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTONMELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    166 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - OVERLANDOVERLAND
    Wait for train
    OVERLAND
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    211 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 Macarthur to Mernda?

    The fastest way takes 662 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    The alternative route takes 662 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON, Bus line OVERLAND, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 11 hr 2 min.

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

    The MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Macarthur to Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station near Mernda in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Macarthur and Mernda in Melbourne by bus and train is about 11 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from the Melbourne stop near Macarthur in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station, which is closest to Mernda in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Macarthur to Mernda costs A$22.38.

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