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

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

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  1. Fly Merimbula Airport to Townsville Airport

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    1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MIM - TSV
    7h 38m
    $420–1,400

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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 Townsvilletrain train
    44h 36m
    $298–5,251

  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 Townsvillebus bus
    46h 26m
    $363–717

  4. Drive  2,394.2 km

    1. Drive from Merimbula to Townsvillecar car 2,394.2 km
    27h 20m
    $426–616

  5. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Townsville 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 Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CBR - TSV
    10h 52m
    $315–638

  6. Fly Merimbula Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane MIM - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    17h 9m
    $360–2,022

  7. 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 Townsvillebus bus
    2d 5h
    $403–591

Merimbula to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration44h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,989.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

Qantas and Regional Express fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Wonga St to Townsville via Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, Canberra, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 46h 26m.

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