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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Merimbula is to train and bus which costs $17 - $45 and takes 10h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Merimbula is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $230 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Merimbula?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Merimbula. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Park St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

How far is it from Footscray to Merimbula?

The distance between Footscray and Merimbula is 484 km. The road distance is 584.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Merimbula without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 51m and costs $17 - $45.

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

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

Where do I catch the Footscray to Merimbula bus from?

Footscray to Merimbula bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Bus or fly from Footscray to Merimbula?

The best way to get from Footscray to Merimbula is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $230 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $70 and takes 12h 47m.

Where does the Footscray to Merimbula bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Footscray to Merimbula?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Merimbula is 585 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Footscray to Merimbula.

Where can I stay near Merimbula?

There are 316+ hotels available in Merimbula.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)MEL - MIM
4h 4m
$234–484
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
3. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Park St
12h 47m
$11–67
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale StationTraralgon
2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Park StCoach
10h 51m
$18–44
Drive 584.7 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Merimbula584.7 km
6h 54m
$114–164

Footscray to Merimbula by train and bus

7Weekly Services

10h 51mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 484.3 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

Regional Express and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Park St via Jeffcott St/Spencer St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Bairnsdale in around 12h 47m.

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