The average bus between Melbourne and Merricks takes 5h 23m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Melbourne to Merricks. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Melbourne and Merricks. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Merricks at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Elsternwick Station/Horne St and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Melbourne to Merricks? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Merricks. However, there are services departing from Melbourne station and arriving at Merricks station via Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Melbourne to Merricks bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Elsternwick Station/Horne St.
Melbourne to Merricks bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd station.
The distance between Melbourne and Merricks is 65 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a bus from Bridge Rd/Hoddle St to Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd via Elsternwick Station/Horne St and Frankston in around 4h 42m.