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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Merricks is to train and bus which costs $11 and takes 3h 23m.

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 11m and costs $14 - $21.

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 Swan St/Punt Rd and arriving at Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd via Elsternwick Station/Horne St and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Merricks?

The distance between Melbourne and Merricks is 79 km. The road distance is 74 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 44m and costs $28 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m 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 SkyBus, depart from Elsternwick Station/Horne St.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Merricks?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Merricks is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $28 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Melbourne to Merricks bus arrive?

Melbourne to Merricks bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Frankston station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Merricks?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Merricks is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Melbourne to Merricks.

Where can I stay near Merricks?

There are 1589+ hotels available in Merricks.

Melbourne to Merricks - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Merricks by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Bittern Stationtrain Stony Point
2h 44m
$28–34
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rdbus 782
3h 23m
$10
Drive 74 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Merrickscar 74 km
1h 11m
$14–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Merrickstaxi 74 km
1h 11m
$130–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to Frankstonbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rdbus 782
4h 41m
$27

Melbourne to Merricks by train and bus

20Weekly Services

3h 23mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Merricks.

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Distance: 78.6 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd via Elsternwick Station/Horne St and Frankston in around 4h 41m.

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