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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Merricks Beach is to train and bus which costs $11 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Merricks Beach is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Merricks Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Merricks Beach. However, there are services departing from Swan St/Punt Rd and arriving at Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rd via Elsternwick Station/Horne St and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Merricks Beach?

The distance between Melbourne and Merricks Beach is 78 km. The road distance is 74.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Merricks Beach without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $27 - $35.

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

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Merricks Beach bus from?

Melbourne to Merricks Beach bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Elsternwick Station/Horne St.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Merricks Beach?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Merricks Beach is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $27 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Melbourne to Merricks Beach bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Merricks Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Merricks Beach is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Melbourne to Merricks Beach.

Where can I stay near Merricks Beach?

There are 1579+ hotels available in Merricks Beach.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Merricks Beach 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
$28–32
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston StationFrankston
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rd782
3h 21m
$10
Drive 74.5 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Merricks Beach74.5 km
1h 9m
$15–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Merricks Beach74.5 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 Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rd782
4h 39m
$27

Melbourne to Merricks Beach by train and bus

20Weekly Services

3h 21mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78.3 km
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a train from Flinders Street Station to Merricks Beach 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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