What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Merricks?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Merricks is to line 907 bus and bus which costs $10 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Merricks?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Merricks is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Merricks?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Merricks. However, there are services departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd via Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Merricks?

The distance between Melbourne and Merricks is 79 km. The road distance is 76.8 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Merricks without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Merricks without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $28 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Merricks?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Melbourne to Merricks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Merricks bus from?

Melbourne to Merricks bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Merricks?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Merricks is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $28 - $35. Alternatively, you can line 907 bus and bus, which costs $10 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Melbourne to Merricks bus arrive?

Melbourne to Merricks bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mitcham Station/Colombo St.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Merricks?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Merricks is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Melbourne to Merricks.

Where can I stay near Merricks?

There are 1798+ hotels available in Merricks.

Melbourne to Merricks - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Merricks by train, bus, car, taxi, 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 Flinders Street Station to Frankston StationFrankston
2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Bittern StationStony Point
2h 43m
$28–34
Line 907 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo St907
2. Take the bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Frankston901
3. Take the bus from Frankston to Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd782
5h 9m
$9
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
3h 23m
$10
Drive 76.8 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Merricks76.8 km
1h 4m
$15–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Merricks76.8 km
1h 4m
$140–170
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Hyatt Melbourne to Stonier WinesOrange Route
1h 24m
$93

Melbourne to Merricks by train and bus

20Weekly Services

3h 23mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78.6 km
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Merricks, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Flinders Street Station to Merricks via Frankston Station and Bittern Station in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, Hop It operates a shuttle from Grand Hyatt Melbourne to Stonier Wines once a week. Tickets cost $93 and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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