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

By bus and train

To get from Taradale to Mernda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Park/High St (Taradale) station to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Mernda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

223minA$16.00
Bus - 5
5
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Mernda
Leaves from Park/High St (Taradale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Taradale
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Castlemaine
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    94 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 Taradale to Mernda

The distance between Taradale, Melbourne and Mernda, Melbourne is approximately 179.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 223 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Taradale 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 Taradale

Taradale is located at Taradale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Park/High St (Taradale).

Bus stations close to Taradale:

  • Park/High St (Taradale)
  • Taradale Hall/De La Beche St (Taradale)

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 Taradale to Mernda?

    The fastest way takes 223 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 43 min.

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

    The 5 bus line goes from Castlemaine station near Taradale to Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station near Mernda in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Taradale and Mernda in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 5 bus from the Castlemaine stop near Taradale in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Taradale to Mernda costs A$16.00.

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