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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Merricks Beach is to bus which costs $111 - $115 and takes 16h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Merricks Beach is to fly and train and bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $140 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Merricks Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Merricks Beach. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rd via King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.

How far is it from Sydney to Merricks Beach?

The distance between Sydney and Merricks Beach is 836 km. The road distance is 931.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Merricks Beach without a car is to train which takes 13h 50m and costs $90 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Sydney to Merricks Beach, including transfers.

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

Sydney to Merricks Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Merricks Beach?

The best way to get from Sydney to Merricks Beach is to train which takes 13h 50m and costs $90 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $111 - $115 and takes 16h 8m.

Where does the Sydney to Merricks Beach bus arrive?

Sydney to Merricks Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Merricks Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Merricks Beach is 931 km. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Sydney to Merricks Beach.

Where can I stay near Merricks Beach?

There are 845+ hotels available in Merricks Beach.

Sydney to Merricks Beach - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Sydney to Merricks Beach by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train, bus
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
2. Take the train from Moorabbin Station to Frankston Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Frankston to Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rdbus
7h 43m
$147–451
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
13h 50m
$94–273
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Campbellfieldbus
2. Take the bus from Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd to Chelsea Station/Station Stbus 902
3. Take the bus from Frankston to Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rdbus 782
16h 8m
$111–115
Drive 931.4 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Merricks Beachcar 931.4 km
10h 9m
$168–242
Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Frankston to Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rdbus
8h 34m
$142–601
Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NTL - MEL
3. Take the bus from Frankston to Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rdbus
10h 47m
$127–479
Fly Sydney International Airport to Bendigo Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane SYD - BXG
2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Frankston to Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rdbus
9h 26m
$219–609
Train to Wollongong, fly to Melbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Central Station to Albion Park Stationtrain
2. Fly from Wollongong (WOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane WOL - MEL
3. Take the bus from Frankston to Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rdbus
9h 40m
$347–690
Bus via Ringwood
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Frankstonbus 901
3. Take the bus from Frankston to Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rdbus 782
16h 41m

Sydney to Merricks Beach by bus and train

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16h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 835.8 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a train from Central Station to Merricks Beach via Broadmeadows Station, Flinders Street Station, Frankston Station, and Bittern Station in around 13h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rd via Campbellfield, Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd, Chelsea Station/Station St, Chelsea Station, Frankston Station, and Frankston in around 16h 8m.

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