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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Merimbula by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Merimbula Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)planeCNS - MIM
    7h 32m
    $260–1,100

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain32
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to MerimbulabusPm2
    2d 3h
    $215–6,511

  3. Bus via Canberra

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus
    4. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus771
    2d 8h
    $435–772

  4. Drive 2,735 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Merimbulacar2,735 km
    31h 16m
    $537–776

  5. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)planeCNS - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus
    12h 8m
    $318–731

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to MerimbulabusPm2
    2d 10h
    $404–582

Cairns to Merimbula by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Park St At Wonga St via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 2d 8h.

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