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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Merimbula is to train and bus which costs $19 - $50 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Merimbula is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $220 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Merimbula?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon station to Merimbula. However, there are services departing from Flinder St Station/Flinders St and arriving at Park St via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

How far is it from Essendon to Merimbula?

The distance between Essendon and Merimbula is 471 km. The road distance is 587.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Merimbula without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 57m and costs $19 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Essendon to Merimbula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Merimbula bus from?

Essendon to Merimbula bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Flinder St Station/Flinders St.

Bus or fly from Essendon to Merimbula?

The best way to get from Essendon to Merimbula is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $220 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $75 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Essendon to Merimbula bus arrive?

Essendon to Merimbula bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Can I drive from Essendon to Merimbula?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Merimbula is 587 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Essendon to Merimbula.

Where can I stay near Merimbula?

There are 336+ hotels available in Merimbula.

Essendon to Merimbula - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Essendon to Merimbula by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane MEL - MIM
4h 12m
$222–502
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus
3. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Park Stbus
12h 5m
$12–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Park Stbus Coach
10h 57m
$20–48
Drive 587.3 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Merimbulacar 587.3 km
6h 58m
$107–154

Essendon to Merimbula by train and bus

7Weekly Services

10h 57mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 471.4 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Merimbula, NSW, Australia?

Regional Express flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essendon Station to Park St via Flinders Street Station, Flinder St Station/Flinders St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 12h 5m.

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