There are 7 ways to get from Armidale to Merimbula by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly from Armidale
best- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)ARM - MIM
5h 39m$413–1,404Train, bus via Canberra
cheapest- Take the train from Armidale Station to Central Station224
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Station631 / ...
- Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Park St At Wonga St771
19h 1m$98–183Bus
- Take the bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga St771
19h 27m$114–193Drive 906.6 km
- Drive from Armidale to Merimbula906.6 km
11h 27m$178–256Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)CFS - MIM
8h 43m$561–1,403Train to Tamworth, fly
- Take the train from Armidale Station to Tamworth Station
- Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)TMW - MIM
8h 28m$518–1,273Train, bus
- Take the train from Armidale Station to Fassifern Station224
- Take the train from Fassifern Station to Central StationCcn
- Take the bus from Central Station to MerimbulaPm2
20h 15m$107–175
Armidale to Merimbula by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Armidale to Merimbula is to train and bus via Canberra which costs $95 - $190 and takes 19h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Armidale to Merimbula is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $410 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Armidale to Merimbula. However, there are services departing from Niagara St After Donnelly St and arriving at Park St At Wonga St via Armidale Station, Coach Stop, Central Station and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 27m.
The distance between Armidale and Merimbula is 738 km. The road distance is 906.6 km.
The best way to get from Armidale to Merimbula without a car is to train and bus via Canberra which takes 19h 1m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Armidale to Merimbula, including transfers.
Armidale to Merimbula bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Armidale Station, Coach Stop.
The best way to get from Armidale to Merimbula is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $410 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 19h 27m.
Armidale to Merimbula bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Armidale to Merimbula is 907 km. It takes approximately 11h 27m to drive from Armidale to Merimbula.
What companies run services between Armidale, NSW, Australia and Merimbula, NSW, Australia?
Qantas and Regional Express fly from Armidale (ARM) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Niagara St After Donnelly St to Park St At Wonga St via Armidale Station, Coach Stop, Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 19h 27m.
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- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Armidale to Merimbula Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,400
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Merimbula Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–1,600
Flights from Tamworth to Merimbula Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–1,200
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Armidale to Merimbula Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,400
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Merimbula Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,600
Flights from Tamworth to Merimbula Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Armidale Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $60–90
- First Class
- $80–130
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
Train from Armidale Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $21–35
- First Class
- $29–45
Train from Armidale Station to Fassifern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Fassifern Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Park St At Wonga St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $60–95
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Merimbula
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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