What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Merimbula?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Merimbula is to train and bus via Canberra which costs $120 - $350 and takes 27h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Merimbula?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Merimbula is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $330 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Merimbula?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Merimbula. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Park St At Wonga St via Central Station and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 53m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Merimbula?

The distance between Gold Coast and Merimbula is 1054 km. The road distance is 1263.7 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Merimbula without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Merimbula without a car is to bus via Canberra which takes 24h 53m and costs $200 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Merimbula?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Gold Coast to Merimbula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Merimbula bus from?

Gold Coast to Merimbula bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Bus or fly from Gold Coast to Merimbula?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Merimbula is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $330 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Canberra, which costs $200 - $440 and takes 24h 53m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Merimbula bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Merimbula bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Merimbula?

Merimbula is 1h ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 6:14 AM in Gold Coast and 7:14 AM in Merimbula.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Merimbula?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Merimbula is 1264 km. It takes approximately 14h 42m to drive from Gold Coast to Merimbula.

Where can I stay near Merimbula?

There are 328+ hotels available in Merimbula.

Gold Coast to Merimbula - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Gold Coast to Merimbula by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

Fly Gold Coast Airport to Merimbula Airport
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane OOL - MIM
6h 31m
$332–752
Train, bus via Canberra
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
4. Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Park St At Wonga Stbus 771
27h 3m
$122–342
Bus via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus
3. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus 771
24h 53m
$203–431
Drive 1,263.7 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Merimbulacar 1,263.7 km
14h 42m
$238–343
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane BNE - MIM
7h 54m
$350–828
Bus, bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Baybus
2. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Drbus
3. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane BNK - MIM
9h 32m
$766–2,686
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Canberra International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane OOL - CBR
2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus
9h 26m
$144–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Merimbulabus Pm2
26h 15m
$192–391
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Merimbulabus Pm2
27h 37m
$132–342

Gold Coast to Merimbula by bus

14Weekly Buses

24h 53mAverage Duration

$203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,054.3 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Park St At Wonga St via Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 24h 53m.

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