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

The cheapest way to get from Merimbula to Essendon is to bus and train which costs $18 - $45 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merimbula to Essendon is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $220 - $470.

How far is it from Merimbula to Essendon?

The distance between Merimbula and Essendon is 472 km. The road distance is 587.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Merimbula to Essendon without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 14m and costs $18 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Merimbula to Essendon, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Merimbula to Essendon?

The best way to get from Merimbula to Essendon is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $220 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $70 and takes 12h 7m.

Can I drive from Merimbula to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Merimbula to Essendon is 587 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Merimbula to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4802+ hotels available in Essendon.

Merimbula to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Merimbula to Essendon by plane, bus, train, 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 to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)MIM - MEL
3h 32m
$227–467
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park St to Bairnsdale
2. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Traralgon Station/Princes St
3. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
12h 7m
$13–69
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park St to BairnsdaleCoach
2. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Flinders Street StationTraralgon
10h 14m
$18–44
Drive 587.3 km
1. Drive from Merimbula to Essendon587.3 km
6h 56m
$115–166
Fly to Avalon Airport
1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Avalon Airport (AVV)MIM - AVV
9h 43m
$185–818

Merimbula to Essendon by bus and train

3Weekly Services

10h 14mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 472.1 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Merimbula, NSW, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

Regional Express flies from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St to Essendon Station via Bairnsdale, Traralgon Station/Princes St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Southern Cross Station in around 12h 7m.

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