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

The cheapest way to get from Merino to Melbourne is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 4h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merino to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Merino to Melbourne is to drive and fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $250 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Merino and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Merino to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Whyte St/Henty St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Merino to Melbourne?

The distance between Merino and Melbourne is 472 km. The road distance is 334.5 km.

How do I travel from Merino to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Merino to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 14m and costs $75 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Merino to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Merino to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merino to Melbourne bus from?

Merino to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Whyte St/Henty St station.

Where does the Merino to Melbourne bus arrive?

Merino to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Merino to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Merino to Melbourne is 334 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Merino to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5511+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Merino to Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Merino to Melbourne by car, plane, bus, train, or taxi

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Drive, fly
best
1. Drive from Merino to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)car
2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MGB - MEL
2h 45m
$255–423
Drive 334.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Merino to Melbournecar 334.5 km
4h 4m
$61–88
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Whyte St/Henty St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
5h 14m
$75–108
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Merino to White St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rdtaxi
2. Take the bus from White St/Hamilton - Port Fairy Rd to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus
3. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
6h 18m
$146–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Whyte St/Henty St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
5h 56m
$132–168

Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 472.2 km
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Merino, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Merino to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Whyte St/Henty St and Ballarat in around 5h 56m.

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