What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks is to bus via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd which costs $12 and takes 6h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Merricks?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd via Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Merricks?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Merricks station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Bittern Station via Flinders Street Station and Frankston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks?

The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Merricks is 107 km. The road distance is 96.9 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $34 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks bus from?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks train from?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Broadmeadows Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $34 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks bus arrive?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Frankston station.

Where does the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks train arrive?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks.

Where can I stay near Merricks?

There are 1594+ hotels available in Merricks.

Can I share a ride from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Merricks. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
3h 54m
$35–40
Bus via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Frankstonbus 901
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rdbus 782
6h 31m
$12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Frankstonbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the bus from Frankston to Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rdbus 782
4h 1m
$34
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Merricksrideshare 96.9 km
1h 25m
Drive 96.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merrickscar 96.9 km
1h 25m
$18–26
Train, bus
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
4h 5m
$40

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merricks by bus

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Distance: 107.2 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Merricks, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Merricks via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Flinders Street Station, Frankston Station, and Bittern Station in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd via Frankston in around 4h 1m.

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