There are 6 ways to get from Merricks Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Bittern Station to Frankston Stationtrain
- Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Drbus
2h 33m$56–59Bus via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
cheapest- Take the bus from Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rd to Frankstonbus 782
- Take the bus from Frankston to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 901
5h 43m$12Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rd to Frankstonbus 782
- Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
3h 11m$40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Merricks Beach to Melbourne-MEL96 km
1h 25mDrive 96 km
- Drive from Merricks Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 96 km
1h 25m$18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rd to Frankstonbus 782
- Take the bus from Frankston to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
4h 12m$34
Merricks Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merricks Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd which costs $12 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Merricks Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Merricks Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rd and arriving at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Merricks Beach and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 101 km. The road distance is 96 km.
The best way to get from Merricks Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 33m and costs $55 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Merricks Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Merricks Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rd station.
Merricks Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Frankston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merricks Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Merricks Beach to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 3982+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
What companies run services between Merricks Beach, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
You can take a bus from Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rd to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Frankston in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Bittern Station to Frankston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
Bus from Frankston to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rd to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rd to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Merricks Beach Rd/Frankston-Flinders Rd to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Frankston to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Merricks Beach to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Merricks Beach and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









