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How to get fromMackay to Merimbulaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Mackay to Merimbula by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Mackay to Merimbula Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane MKY - MIM
    6h 50m
    $287–871

  2. Train, bus via Canberra

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Park St At Wonga Stbus bus 771
    39h 7m
    $235–3,844

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus bus 771
    41h 27m
    $284–507

  4. Drive  2,103.3 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Merimbulacar car 2,103.3 km
    24h 20m
    $381–550

  5. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane PPP - MIM
    21h 5m
    $423–2,016

  6. Fly Mackay to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MKY - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus bus
    10h 8m
    $264–785

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Bombo Stationtrain train Sco
    4. Take the bus from Kiama Bombo to Merimbulabus bus Pm2
    39h 29m
    $252–3,860

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Bombo Stationtrain train Sco
    4. Take the bus from Kiama Bombo to Merimbulabus bus Pm2
    2d
    $394–863

Mackay to Merimbula by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration39h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,753.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Merimbula, NSW, Australia?

Qantas, Regional Express, and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Park St At Wonga St via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 41h 27m.

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