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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Merricks Beach is to line 907 bus and bus which costs $10 and takes 5h 7m.

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 4m and costs $14 - $22.

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 Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rd via Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Merricks Beach?

The distance between Melbourne and Merricks Beach is 78 km. The road distance is 76.4 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 Metropolitan buses, depart from Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.

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 line 907 bus and bus, which costs $10 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Melbourne to Merricks Beach bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Merricks Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Merricks Beach is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Melbourne to Merricks Beach.

Where can I stay near Merricks Beach?

There are 1619+ 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
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 Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rd782
5h 7m
$9
Train, bus
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 76.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Merricks Beach76.4 km
1h 4m
$15–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Merricks Beach76.4 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 Beach by train and bus

20Weekly Services

3h 21mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78.2 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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