What is the cheapest way to get from Merimbula to Nelson Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Merimbula to Nelson Bay is to bus and train via Canberra which costs $60 - $110 and takes 13h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merimbula to Nelson Bay?

The fastest way to get from Merimbula to Nelson Bay is to fly and train and bus which takes 7h 12m and costs $220 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Merimbula and Nelson Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Merimbula to Nelson Bay. However, there are services departing from Park St At Wonga St and arriving at Donald St Before Stockton St via Canberra, Central Station, Customs House, Watt St and Hunter St Before Tudor St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.

How far is it from Merimbula to Nelson Bay?

The distance between Merimbula and Nelson Bay is 591 km. The road distance is 638.9 km.

How do I travel from Merimbula to Nelson Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Merimbula to Nelson Bay without a car is to bus and train via Canberra which takes 13h 44m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Merimbula to Nelson Bay?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Merimbula to Nelson Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merimbula to Nelson Bay bus from?

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

Where does the Merimbula to Nelson Bay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merimbula to Nelson Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Merimbula to Nelson Bay is 639 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Merimbula to Nelson Bay.

Where can I stay near Nelson Bay?

There are 1419+ hotels available in Nelson Bay.

Merimbula to Nelson Bay - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Merimbula to Nelson Bay by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 Sydney International Airport, train, bus
best
1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)MIM - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton St
7h 12m
$223–442
Bus, train via Canberra
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Canberra Station, Coach Stop772
2. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Station632
3. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton StationCcn
4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton St130 / ...
13h 44m
$64–104
Bus via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St772
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastle
4. Take the bus from Hunter St Before Tudor St to Donald St Before Stockton St130 / ...
13h 53m
$109–193
Drive 638.9 km
1. Drive from Merimbula to Nelson Bay638.9 km
8h 7m
$121–175
Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)CBR - NTL
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton St
8h 32m
$248–453
Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)CBR - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton St
12h 6m
$267–540
Bus to Moruya Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Apex Park, Vulcan St
2. Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)MYA - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton St
11h 3m
$245–469
Fly Merimbula Airport to Newcastle Airport, bus
1. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)MIM - NTL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton St
7h 17m
$241–598
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Central StationPm1
2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle InterchangeCcn
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton St130 / ...
14h 40m
$79–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merimbula to Central StationPm1
2. Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton St130 / ...
14h 41m
$74–116

Merimbula to Nelson Bay by bus and train

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13h 44mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 591 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Merimbula, NSW, Australia and Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Park St At Wonga St to Donald St Before Stockton St via Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, Canberra, Central Station, Customs House, Watt St, and Hunter St Before Tudor St in around 13h 53m.

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