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How to get fromSurfers Paradise to Merimbulaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Merimbula by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Merimbula Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane OOL - MIM
    6h 42m
    $334–906

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 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
    27h 24m
    $133–327

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus bus 771
    25h 35m
    $197–416

  4. Drive  1,261.8 km

    1. Drive from Surfers Paradise to Merimbulacar car 1,261.8 km
    14h 40m
    $232–335

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane BNE - MIM
    8h
    $373–933

  6. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane BNK - MIM
    9h 21m
    $160–743

  7. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane OOL - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus bus
    9h 36m
    $165–483

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Bombo Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Kiama Bombo to Merimbulabus bus Pm2
    27h 24m
    $204–412

  9. Train, bus via Cooma

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 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 635 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Centennial Park, Bombala Stbus bus 775 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Park St At Wonga Stbus bus 771
    27h 59m
    $138–330

  10. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 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
    28h 7m
    $150–343

Surfers Paradise to Merimbula by tram, train, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration27h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,053.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Park St At Wonga St via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 25h 35m.

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