What is the cheapest way to get from Ballina to Merimbula?

The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Merimbula is to bus and train via Canberra which costs $110 - $340 and takes 23h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballina to Merimbula?

The fastest way to get from Ballina to Merimbula is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $120 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Merimbula?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Merimbula. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Park St At Wonga St via Sydney Central Station and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.

How far is it from Ballina to Merimbula?

The distance between Ballina and Merimbula is 966 km. The road distance is 1165.9 km.

How do I travel from Ballina to Merimbula without a car?

The best way to get from Ballina to Merimbula without a car is to bus via Canberra which takes 22h 10m and costs $160 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Ballina to Merimbula?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Ballina to Merimbula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballina to Merimbula bus from?

Ballina to Merimbula bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Ballina station.

Bus or fly from Ballina to Merimbula?

The best way to get from Ballina to Merimbula is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Canberra, which costs $160 - $380 and takes 22h 10m.

Where does the Ballina to Merimbula bus arrive?

Ballina to Merimbula bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Ballina to Merimbula?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Merimbula is 1166 km. It takes approximately 13h 39m to drive from Ballina to Merimbula.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ballina to Merimbula?

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Where can I stay near Merimbula?

There are 339+ hotels available in Merimbula.

Ballina to Merimbula - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ballina to Merimbula by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
best
1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane BNK - MIM
5h 55m
$123–603
Bus, train via Canberra
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 164 / ...
2. Take the train from Casino Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
4. Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Park St At Wonga Stbus 771
23h 19m
$114–333
Bus via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Ballina to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
3. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus 771
22h 10m
$161–372
Drive 1,165.9 km
1. Drive from Ballina to Merimbulacar 1,165.9 km
13h 39m
$209–302
Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane OOL - MIM
8h 2m
$299–951
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballina to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Merimbulabus Pm2
23h 50m
$160–357
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus 144
2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Bombo Stationtrain Sco
4. Take the bus from Kiama Bombo to Merimbulabus Pm2
24h 37m
$127–356

Ballina to Merimbula by bus and train

14Weekly Services

23h 19mAverage Duration

$114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 966.1 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Merimbula, NSW, Australia?

Qantas, Regional Express, and Jetstar fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballina to Park St At Wonga St via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 22h 10m.

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