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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Merricks is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 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 9m 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 74.9 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 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 43m and costs $28 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 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 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Melbourne to Merricks.

Where can I stay near Merricks?

There are 1559+ 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
Drive 74.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Merricks74.9 km
1h 9m
$15–21
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
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Merricks74.9 km
1h 9m
$130–170
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Hyatt Melbourne to Stonier WinesOrange Route
1h 24m
$93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elsternwick Station/Horne St to FrankstonFrankston - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd782
4h 41m

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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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