There are 7 ways to get from Merimbula to Hervey Bay by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Merimbula Airport
best- Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane MIM - HVB
8h 10m$433–1,364Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Merimbula to Central Stationbus Pm1
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Maryboroughbus
33h 43m$224–482Bus via Canberra
- Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus 772
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus
29h 22m$239–493Bus, train via Canberra
- Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Canberra Station, Coach Stopbus 772
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain
29h 34m$241–1,510Drive 1,619.7 km
- Drive from Merimbula to Hervey Baycar 1,619.7 km
18h 28m$348–503Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane CBR - HVB
9h 55m$475–1,048Bus
- Take the bus from Merimbula to Central Stationbus Pm1
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus
35h 23m$259–397
Merimbula to Hervey Bay by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merimbula to Hervey Bay is to bus and train which costs $220 - $490 and takes 33h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Merimbula to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs $430 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Merimbula to Hervey Bay. However, there are services departing from Park St At Wonga St and arriving at Hervey Bay Rd near Scrubhill Rd hail 'n' ride via Canberra, Central Station, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Station Square Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 22m.
The distance between Merimbula and Hervey Bay is 1339 km. The road distance is 1619.7 km.
The best way to get from Merimbula to Hervey Bay without a car is to bus via Canberra which takes 29h 22m and costs $230 - $500.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Merimbula to Hervey Bay, including transfers.
Merimbula to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Park St At Wonga St station.
The best way to get from Merimbula to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs $430 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Canberra, which costs $230 - $500 and takes 29h 22m.
Merimbula to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St station.
Hervey Bay is 1h behind Merimbula. It is currently 3:49 AM in Merimbula and 2:49 AM in Hervey Bay.
What companies run services between Merimbula, NSW, Australia and Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia?
Qantas flies from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Hervey Bay (HVB) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Wonga St to Hervey Bay Rd near Scrubhill Rd hail 'n' ride via Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, Canberra, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Maryborough, and Station Square Shopping Centre in around 29h 22m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Merimbula Airport to Hervey Bay via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Hervey Bay via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Hervey Bay via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–1,056
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $50–70
- Gold Class
- $843
- Heritage Class
- $1,056
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Park St At Wonga St to Canberra Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
Bus from Brisbane to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Flexible
- $85–130
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Merimbula to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Merimbula to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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