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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Merimbula is to train and bus via Canberra which costs $170 - $3,900 and takes 38h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Merimbula is to fly which takes 8h 44m and costs $210 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Merimbula?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Merimbula. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Park St At Wonga St via Brisbane, Central Station and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 23m.

How far is it from Mackay to Merimbula?

The distance between Mackay and Merimbula is 1754 km. The road distance is 2102.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Merimbula without a car is to train and bus via Canberra which takes 38h 52m and costs $170 - $3,900.

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Mackay to Merimbula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Merimbula bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Mackay to Merimbula?

The best way to get from Mackay to Merimbula is to fly which takes 8h 44m and costs $210 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $650 and takes 44h 23m.

Where does the Mackay to Merimbula bus arrive?

Mackay to Merimbula bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Merimbula?

Merimbula is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 3:02 PM in Mackay and 4:02 PM in Merimbula.

Can I drive from Mackay to Merimbula?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Merimbula is 2102 km. It takes approximately 24h 18m to drive from Mackay to Merimbula.

Where can I stay near Merimbula?

There are 330+ hotels available in Merimbula.

Mackay to Merimbula - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Mackay to Merimbula by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Mackay to Merimbula Airport
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane MKY - MIM
8h 44m
$210–950
Train, bus via Canberra
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay 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
38h 52m
$170–3,859
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Merimbulabus Pm2
43h 1m
$230–3,789
Drive 2,102.1 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Merimbulacar 2,102.1 km
24h 18m
$396–572
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane PPP - MIM
19h 14m
$356–1,902
Fly Mackay to Canberra International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MKY - CBR
2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus
10h 3m
$264–762
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Bombo Stationtrain Sco
4. Take the bus from Kiama Bombo to Merimbulabus Pm2
39h 36m
$178–3,856
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus
4. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga Stbus 771
44h 23m
$347–650

Mackay to Merimbula by train and bus

4Weekly Services

38h 52mAverage Duration

$170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,753.8 km
Duration: 8h 44m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Mackay (MKY) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Park St At Wonga St via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 44h 23m.

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