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

The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Merimbula is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbes to Merimbula is to drive and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $360 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Forbes and Merimbula?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbes station to Merimbula. However, there are services departing from Forbes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Park St At Wonga St via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 5 and Canberra Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

How far is it from Forbes to Merimbula?

The distance between Forbes and Merimbula is 532 km. The road distance is 515.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbes to Merimbula without a car is to bus which takes 10h 57m and costs $50 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Forbes to Merimbula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Merimbula bus from?

Forbes to Merimbula bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Forbes Station, Coach Stop.

Bus or fly from Forbes to Merimbula?

The best way to get from Forbes to Merimbula is to bus which takes 10h 57m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $390 - $1,100 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Forbes to Merimbula bus arrive?

Forbes to Merimbula bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2.

Can I drive from Forbes to Merimbula?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Merimbula is 515 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Forbes to Merimbula.

Where can I stay near Merimbula?

There are 318+ hotels available in Merimbula.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Forbes to Merimbula by car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Orange Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Forbes to Orange Airport (OAG)
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)OAG - MIM
5h 18m
$366–887
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2792
2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 5 to Canberra Station, Coach Stop782 / ...
3. Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Park St At Wonga St771
10h 57m
$53–81
Drive 515.3 km
1. Drive from Forbes to Merimbula515.3 km
6h 16m
$102–147
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)DBO - MIM
6h 56m
$465–1,145
Fly from Parkes
1. Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)PKE - MIM
8h 56m
$390–1,014

Forbes to Merimbula by bus

6Weekly Buses

10h 57mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 531.6 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Forbes, NSW, Australia and Merimbula, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Park St At Wonga St via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 5 and Canberra Station, Coach Stop in around 10h 57m. Alternatively, Regional Express flies from Parkes (PKE) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) 5 times a week.

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