What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks is to bus via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd which costs $10 and takes 6h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Merricks?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd via Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks?

The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Merricks is 107 km. The road distance is 95.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $30 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks bus from?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.

Train or bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks bus arrive?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Frankston station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks.

Where can I stay near Merricks?

There are 1583+ hotels available in Merricks.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks by train, bus, car, towncar, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Flinders Street StationCraigieburn
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston StationFrankston
3h 50m
$33–38
Bus via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Frankston901
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd782
6h 31m
$9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to FrankstonFrankston - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd782
3h 58m
$23
Drive 95.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks95.1 km
1h 28m
$19–27
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Melbourne Airport to Merricks95.1 km
1h 28m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston StationFrankston
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd782
4h 3m
$29
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Merricks
1h 40m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks by bus

20Weekly Buses

3h 58mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks.

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Distance: 107.2 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Merricks, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Merricks via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Flinders Street Station, Frankston Station, and Bittern Station in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd via Frankston in around 3h 58m.

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