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

The cheapest way to get from Lismore to Merimbula is to train and bus via Canberra which costs $110 - $330 and takes 22h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lismore to Merimbula is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $450 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Lismore and Merimbula?

No, there is no direct bus from Lismore to Merimbula. However, there are services departing from Lismore and arriving at Park St At Wonga St via Sydney Central Station and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.

How far is it from Lismore to Merimbula?

The distance between Lismore and Merimbula is 1002 km. The road distance is 1156.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lismore to Merimbula without a car is to bus via Canberra which takes 20h 50m and costs $140 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Lismore to Merimbula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lismore to Merimbula bus from?

Lismore to Merimbula bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Lismore station.

Bus or fly from Lismore to Merimbula?

The best way to get from Lismore to Merimbula is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $450 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Canberra, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 20h 50m.

Where does the Lismore to Merimbula bus arrive?

Lismore to Merimbula bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Lismore to Merimbula?

Yes, the driving distance between Lismore to Merimbula is 1156 km. It takes approximately 13h 33m to drive from Lismore to Merimbula.

Where can I stay near Merimbula?

There are 317+ hotels available in Merimbula.

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

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

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

Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
best
1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane BNK - MIM
7h 45m
$457–662
Train, bus via Canberra
cheapest
1. Take the train from Casino Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
3. Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Park St At Wonga Stbus 771
22h 47m
$112–330
Bus via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Lismore to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
3. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus 771
20h 50m
$149–231
Drive 1,156.2 km
1. Drive from Lismore to Merimbulacar 1,156.2 km
13h 33m
$206–298
Bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Cbus
2. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane OOL - MIM
8h 1m
$360–856
Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Beenleigh Station, Stand Bbus
2. Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane BNE - MIM
9h 12m
$426–751
Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lismore to Coffs Harbourbus
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane CFS - MIM
9h 23m
$420–707
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Casino Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Merimbulabus Pm2
23h 21m
$122–330
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to South Grafton Shopping Centre, Bent Stbus 695
2. Take the bus from Grafton to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Merimbulabus Pm2
24h 32m
$165–318

Lismore to Merimbula by bus and train

14Weekly Services

22h 47mAverage Duration

$112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,001.6 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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

Qantas and Regional Express fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lismore to Park St At Wonga St via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 20h 50m.

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