What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Merimbula?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Merimbula is to bus via Canberra which costs $350 - $600 and takes 2 days 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Merimbula?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Merimbula is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $220 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Merimbula?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Merimbula. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Park St At Wonga St via Brisbane, Sydney Central Station and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Townsville to Merimbula?

The distance between Townsville and Merimbula is 1989 km. The road distance is 2393.4 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Merimbula without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Merimbula without a car is to train and bus which takes 45h 4m and costs $290 - $5,500.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Merimbula?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Townsville to Merimbula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Merimbula bus from?

Townsville to Merimbula bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Bus or fly from Townsville to Merimbula?

The best way to get from Townsville to Merimbula is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $220 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Canberra, which costs $350 - $600 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Townsville to Merimbula bus arrive?

Townsville to Merimbula bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Merimbula?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Merimbula is 2393 km. It takes approximately 27h 21m to drive from Townsville to Merimbula.

Where can I stay near Merimbula?

There are 344+ hotels available in Merimbula.

Townsville to Merimbula - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Merimbula by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane TSV - MIM
5h 55m
$220–850
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Merimbulabus Pm2
45h 4m
$296–5,254
Bus via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
4. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus 771
2d 2h
$350–582
Drive 2,393.4 km
1. Drive from Townsville to Merimbulacar 2,393.4 km
27h 21m
$429–619
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Merimbulabus Pm2
2d 4h
$424–731

Townsville to Merimbula by train and bus

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45h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,989.3 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Regional Express fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Park St At Wonga St via Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 2d 2h.

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