What is the cheapest way to get from Tweed Heads to Merimbula?

The cheapest way to get from Tweed Heads to Merimbula is to train and bus which costs $110 - $350 and takes 27h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tweed Heads to Merimbula?

The fastest way to get from Tweed Heads to Merimbula is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $390 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Tweed Heads and Merimbula?

No, there is no direct bus from Tweed Heads to Merimbula. However, there are services departing from Tweed Heads and arriving at Park St At Wonga St via Central Station and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 50m.

How far is it from Tweed Heads to Merimbula?

The distance between Tweed Heads and Merimbula is 1036 km. The road distance is 1240.8 km.

How do I travel from Tweed Heads to Merimbula without a car?

The best way to get from Tweed Heads to Merimbula without a car is to bus via Canberra which takes 24h 50m and costs $180 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Tweed Heads to Merimbula?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Tweed Heads to Merimbula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tweed Heads to Merimbula bus from?

Tweed Heads to Merimbula bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Tweed Heads station.

Bus or fly from Tweed Heads to Merimbula?

The best way to get from Tweed Heads to Merimbula is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $390 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Canberra, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 24h 50m.

Where does the Tweed Heads to Merimbula bus arrive?

Tweed Heads to Merimbula bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Tweed Heads to Merimbula?

Yes, the driving distance between Tweed Heads to Merimbula is 1241 km. It takes approximately 14h 14m to drive from Tweed Heads to Merimbula.

Where can I stay near Merimbula?

There are 318+ hotels available in Merimbula.

Tweed Heads to Merimbula - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Tweed Heads to Merimbula by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly Gold Coast Airport to Merimbula Airport
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)OOL - MIM
5h 49m
$390–750
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station32
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Canberra Station633 / ...
4. Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Park St At Wonga St771
27h 10m
$116–342
Bus via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
3. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga St771
24h 50m
$184–288
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Casino Station, Coach Bay174 / ...
2. Take the train from Casino Station to Central Station34 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Bombo StationSco
4. Take the bus from Kiama Bombo to MerimbulaPm2
25h 10m
$127–337
Drive 1,240.8 km
1. Drive from Tweed Heads to Merimbula1,240.8 km
14h 14m
$242–349
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)BNE - MIM
8h 22m
$402–830
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport
1. Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Ballina
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)BNK - MIM
8h 52m
$579–2,742
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Canberra International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)OOL - CBR
2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Park St At Wonga St
8h 45m
$154–530
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central StationSydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to MerimbulaPm2
28h 24m
$192–402

Tweed Heads to Merimbula by bus

7Weekly Buses

24h 50mAverage Duration

$184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,036.2 km
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia and Merimbula, NSW, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tweed Heads to Park St At Wonga St via Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 24h 50m.

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