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How to get fromMerimbula to Airlie Beachby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Merimbula to Airlie Beach by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Merimbula Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport

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    1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MIM - HTI
    22h 28m
    $463–1,284

  2. Bus, train via Canberra

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Canberra Station, Coach Stopbus bus 772
    2. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train
    42h 10m
    $244–4,326

  3. Bus via Canberra

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus bus 772
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus
    42h 15m
    $348–672

  4. Drive  2,252.4 km

    1. Drive from Merimbula to Airlie Beachcar car 2,252.4 km
    26h 4m
    $413–596

  5. Fly Merimbula Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane MIM - PPP
    14h 35m
    $336–1,170

  6. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CBR - PPP
    12h 30m
    $408–1,004

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train
    42h 59m
    $271–4,357

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2d
    $373–541

Merimbula to Airlie Beach by bus, train, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration42h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,881.4 km
  • Duration: 22h 28m

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

Qantas, Regional Express, and Virgin Australia fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Wonga St to Airlie Beach via Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, Canberra, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 42h 15m.

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