How to get from Melbourne to Merrylands
4 ways, 700 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Sunday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 5h 41m | A$260–380 estimated |
| Train | 10h 56m | A$177–446 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 12h 33m | A$100–135 estimated |
| Taxi | 12h 33m | A$1,440–1,940 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:38 → 19:5611h 18m · 1 changeNSW TrainLink 624A$185–428
- 08:38 → 19:5311h 15m · 2 changesNSW TrainLink 624A$177–417
- 20:00 → 07:16 +1d11h 16m · directNSW TrainLink 622A$192–446
- 20:00 → 06:56 +1d10h 56m · 1 changeNSW TrainLink 622A$185–428
- 08:38 → 19:5611h 18m · 1 changeNSW TrainLink 624A$185–428
- 08:38 → 19:5311h 15m · 2 changesNSW TrainLink 624A$177–417
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Merrylands?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 5h 41m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 700 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Melbourne to Merrylands?
- Drive is the cheapest, from A$100. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Melbourne to Merrylands?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 1 direct train, the fastest taking 10h 56m. Fares run A$177–446 across classes.
- How long is the flight from Melbourne to Merrylands?
- About 1h 35m in the air (MEL → SYD), about 5h 41m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run A$260–380; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Merrylands from Melbourne by road?
- About 845 km, roughly 12h 33m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around A$100–135; tolls and parking are extra.