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

The cheapest way to get from Merimbula to Mackay is to bus and fly which costs $280 - $380 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merimbula to Mackay is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $200 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Merimbula and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Merimbula to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Park St At Wonga St and arriving at Mackay via Canberra, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 32m.

How far is it from Merimbula to Mackay?

The distance between Merimbula and Mackay is 1754 km. The road distance is 2103 km.

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

The best way to get from Merimbula to Mackay without a car is to bus and train via Canberra which takes 38h 30m and costs $220 - $4,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Merimbula to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merimbula to Mackay bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Merimbula to Mackay?

The best way to get from Merimbula to Mackay is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Canberra, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 41h 32m.

Where does the Merimbula to Mackay bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Merimbula and Mackay?

Mackay is 1h behind Merimbula. It is currently 3:08 AM in Merimbula and 2:08 AM in Mackay.

Can I drive from Merimbula to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Merimbula to Mackay is 2103 km. It takes approximately 24h 17m to drive from Merimbula to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 75+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

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Fly Merimbula Airport to Mackay
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1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Mackay (MKY)plane MIM - MKY
7h 58m
$200–800
Bus, train via Canberra
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 Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
38h 30m
$220–3,935
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, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus
41h 32m
$298–577
Drive 2,103 km
1. Drive from Merimbula to Mackaycar 2,103 km
24h 17m
$387–559
Fly Merimbula Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane MIM - PPP
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
15h 33m
$284–1,407
Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Mackay
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 Mackay (MKY)plane CBR - MKY
10h 25m
$285–378
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Central Stationbus Pm1
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
39h 19m
$235–3,941
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Central Stationbus Pm1
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus
46h 45m
$315–461

Merimbula to Mackay by bus and train

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38h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,753.7 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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

Qantas, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Mackay (MKY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Wonga St to Mackay via Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, Canberra, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane in around 41h 32m.

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