There are 6 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Merimbula by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)MCY - MIM
5h 59m$181–951Drive, train, bus
cheapest- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sandgate station, platform 2
- Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Robina station, platform 1
- Take the bus from Robina Station, Stand E to Casino Station, Coach Bay174
- Take the train from Casino Station to Strathfield Station34 / ...
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Canberra Station633 / ...
- Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Park St At Wonga St771
29h 13m$141–374Train, bus
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station32
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Canberra Station633 / ...
- Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Centennial Park, Bombala St771 / ...
- Take the bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Park St At Wonga St771
27h 28m$170–792Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Rothwell station, platform 1
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station to MerimbulaPm2
31h 5m$418–677Drive 1,454.5 km
- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Merimbula1,454.5 km
16h 40m$287–414Bus
- Take the bus from Noosa Heads Junction to Brisbane Roma Street
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga St771
31h 8m$239–501
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Merimbula by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Merimbula is to drive and train and bus which costs $140 - $380 and takes 29h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Merimbula is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $180 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Merimbula. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Beach and arriving at Park St At Wonga St via Noosa Heads Junction, Brisbane, Central Station and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 8m.
The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Merimbula is 1198 km. The road distance is 1454.5 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Merimbula without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 28m and costs $170 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Merimbula, including transfers.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Merimbula bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Noosa Heads Junction station.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Merimbula is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $180 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $500 and takes 31h 8m.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Merimbula bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Merimbula is 1h ahead of Sunshine Coast (Region). It is currently 2:11 PM in Sunshine Coast (Region) and 3:11 PM in Merimbula.
What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Merimbula, NSW, Australia?
Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from David Low Way at Coolum Beach to Park St At Wonga St via Noosa Heads Junction, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 31h 8m.
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- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Merimbula Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Merimbula Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Robina station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–390
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–170
- AChoice
- $5–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Casino Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $65–90
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–75
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Centennial Park, Bombala St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Park St At Wonga St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Robina Station, Stand E to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Park St At Wonga St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $170–250
- Flexible
- $210–330
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $60–95
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Merimbula
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Noosa Heads Junction to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $210–260
Suncoast Cabs
- Phone
- +61 7 5441 8801
- Website
- suncoastcabs.com.au
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Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Merimbula is 1454 km. It takes approximately 16h 40m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Merimbula.
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