How to get from Mernda to Port Fairy by bus and train?

From Mernda to Port Fairy by bus and train

To get from Mernda to Port Fairy in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Mernda station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

483minA$18.04
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Mernda

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mernda
    1.79 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    146 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTONMELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy)
    Ride to bus station
    Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St (Port Fairy)
    ID 36550
    201 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Mernda to Port Fairy

The distance between Mernda, Melbourne and Port Fairy, Melbourne is approximately 470.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 483 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mernda to Port Fairy 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

Mernda is located at Mernda, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hazel Glen Dr/Schotters Rd (Mernda).

Train stations close to Mernda:

  • Mernda
  • Hawkstowe

Bus stations close to Mernda:

  • Hazel Glen Dr/Schotters Rd (Mernda)
  • Schotters Rd/Hazel Glen Dr (Mernda)
  • Vittorio Rd/Schotters Rd (Mernda)

Public transport stations close to Port Fairy, Melbourne

Port Fairy is located at Port Fairy, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Port Fairy Hospital/Villiers St (Port Fairy).

Bus stations close to Port Fairy:

  • Port Fairy Hospital/Villiers St (Port Fairy)
  • Williams St/Bank St (Port Fairy)
  • Princes Hwy/Regent St (Port Fairy)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mernda to Port Fairy?

    The fastest way takes 483 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL VIA ARARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Mernda and Port Fairy in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mernda to Port Fairy in Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from Mernda station near Mernda to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Port Fairy in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Mernda and Port Fairy in Melbourne by train and bus is about 8 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Mernda to get to Port Fairy in Melbourne?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Mernda station near Mernda in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Port Fairy in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Mernda to Port Fairy?

    The ride from Mernda to Port Fairy costs A$18.04.