There are 6 ways to get from Maroochydore to Merimbula by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)MCY - MIM
5h 55m$330–800Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbane
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station32
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Canberra Station633 / ...
- Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Park St At Wonga St771
26h 35m$137–379Bus
- Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga St771
29h 3m$235–500Drive 1,438.7 km
- Drive from Maroochydore to Merimbula1,438.7 km
16h 28m$277–400Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)BNE - MIM
8h 33m$418–875Train, bus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station to MerimbulaPm2
31h 30m$201–421
Maroochydore to Merimbula by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maroochydore to Merimbula is to bus and train which costs $130 - $380 and takes 26h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Maroochydore to Merimbula is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $330 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Maroochydore to Merimbula. However, there are services departing from Maroochydore and arriving at Park St At Wonga St via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 3m.
The distance between Maroochydore and Merimbula is 1197 km. The road distance is 1438.7 km.
The best way to get from Maroochydore to Merimbula without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 35m and costs $130 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Maroochydore to Merimbula, including transfers.
Maroochydore to Merimbula bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Maroochydore station.
The best way to get from Maroochydore to Merimbula is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $330 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $500 and takes 29h 3m.
Maroochydore to Merimbula bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Merimbula is 1h ahead of Maroochydore. It is currently 8:23 AM in Maroochydore and 9:23 AM in Merimbula.
What companies run services between Maroochydore, QLD, Australia and Merimbula, NSW, Australia?
Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maroochydore to Park St At Wonga St via Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 29h 3m.
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- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Merimbula Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Merimbula Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Merimbula Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–850
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Merimbula Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Merimbula Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–75
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Maroochydore to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $27–40
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $23–35
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $170–250
- Flexible
- $210–330
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $60–95
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Park St At Wonga St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Merimbula
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Yes, the driving distance between Maroochydore to Merimbula is 1439 km. It takes approximately 16h 28m to drive from Maroochydore to Merimbula.
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