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

The cheapest way to get from Merimbula to Lismore is to bus and train via Canberra which costs $110 - $330 and takes 22h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merimbula to Lismore is to fly and bus which takes 8h and costs $360 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Merimbula and Lismore?

No, there is no direct bus from Merimbula to Lismore. However, there are services departing from Park St At Wonga St and arriving at Lismore via Canberra and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 57m.

How far is it from Merimbula to Lismore?

The distance between Merimbula and Lismore is 1145 km. The road distance is 1156.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Merimbula to Lismore without a car is to bus via Canberra which takes 21h 57m and costs $160 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Merimbula to Lismore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merimbula to Lismore bus from?

Merimbula to Lismore bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Park St At Wonga St station.

Bus or fly from Merimbula to Lismore?

The best way to get from Merimbula to Lismore is to bus via Canberra which takes 21h 57m and costs $160 - $270. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $340 - $1,100 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Merimbula to Lismore bus arrive?

Merimbula to Lismore bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St station.

Can I drive from Merimbula to Lismore?

Yes, the driving distance between Merimbula to Lismore is 1157 km. It takes approximately 13h 29m to drive from Merimbula to Lismore.

Where can I stay near Lismore?

There are 69+ hotels available in Lismore.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Merimbula to Lismore by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 Merimbula Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MIM - OOL
2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus
3. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
8h
$366–859
Bus, train via Canberra
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Canberra Station, Coach Stopbus 772
2. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
22h 53m
$111–325
Bus via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus 772
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus
21h 57m
$168–267
Drive 1,156.5 km
1. Drive from Merimbula to Lismorecar 1,156.5 km
13h 29m
$209–302
Fly Merimbula Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane MIM - BNK
10h 26m
$343–1,027
Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CBR - OOL
3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus
4. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
11h 23m
$206–456
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Central Stationbus Pm1
2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
23h 42m
$126–331
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Central Stationbus Pm1
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Graftonbus
3. Take the bus from Bent St At Spring St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus 695
24h 8m
$166–319

Merimbula to Lismore by bus

7Weekly Buses

21h 57mAverage Duration

$168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,145.5 km
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a bus from Park St At Wonga St to Lismore via Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, Canberra, and Central Station in around 21h 57m. Alternatively, Qantas and Regional Express fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) 5 times a week.

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