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How to get fromMerimbula to Cairnsby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Merimbula to Cairns by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Merimbula Airport

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    1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MIM - CNS
    9h 23m
    $223–854

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    2d 3h
    $328–6,851

  3. Bus via Canberra

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus bus 772
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    2d 3h
    $438–792

  4. Drive  2,735.6 km

    1. Drive from Merimbula to Cairnscar car 2,735.6 km
    31h 23m
    $498–720

  5. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CBR - CNS
    12h 22m
    $335–788

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $443–651

Merimbula to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$328Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,272.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 23m

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

Qantas, Regional Express, and Jetstar fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Cairns (CNS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Wonga St to Cairns via Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, Canberra, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 3h.

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