How to get from Lake Illawarra to Merimbula by bus?

From Lake Illawarra to Merimbula by bus

To get from Lake Illawarra to Merimbula in Sydney, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 57 bus from Shellharbour Rd before Pur Pur Ave station to Crown St opp Station St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 772 bus and finally take the 771 bus from Cooma Coach Stop station to Merimbula Coach Stop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 56 min. The bus schedule from Lake Illawarra may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Merimbula on the Moovit app.

536min
Bus - 5757
Bus - 772772
Bus - 771771
Walk to Merimbula
Leaves from Shellharbour Rd before Pur Pur Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lake Illawarra
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Wollongong via Shellharbour
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crown St opp Station St
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bombala St before Clarke St
    ID 26311
    350 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 772772
    Wait for bus
    772
    Canberra Civic
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cooma Coach Stop
    ID 263081
    215 min
  • 7
    Bus - 771771
    Wait for bus
    771
    Eden
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merimbula Coach Stop
    ID 2548141
    114 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merimbula
    Walk to
    Merimbula
    160 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lake Illawarra to Merimbula by bus via 57, 855 and 771

To get from Lake Illawarra to Merimbula in Sydney, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 57 bus from Shellharbour Rd before Pur Pur Ave station to Princes Hwy opp Dapto Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 855 bus and finally take the 771 bus from Alinga St after Marcus Clarke St station to Merimbula Coach Stop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 hr 56 min. The bus schedule from Lake Illawarra may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Merimbula on the Moovit app.

656min
Bus - 5757
Bus - 855855
Bus - 771771
Walk to Merimbula
Leaves from Shellharbour Rd before Pur Pur Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lake Illawarra
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Wollongong via Shellharbour
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Hwy opp Dapto Mall
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dapto Mall, Princes Hwy
    ID 253023
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 855855
    Wait for bus
    855
    Jolimont Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jolimont Centre
    ID 260118
    180 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alinga St after Marcus Clarke St
    ID 4532
    210 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 771771
    Wait for bus
    771
    Eden
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merimbula Coach Stop
    ID 2548141
    257 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merimbula
    Walk to
    Merimbula
    160 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lake Illawarra to Merimbula

The distance between Lake Illawarra, Sydney and Merimbula, Sydney is approximately 433.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 536 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Illawarra to Merimbula by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Lake Illawarra to Merimbula

To check the bus schedule from Lake Illawarra to Merimbula using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lake Illawarra) and destination (Merimbula), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Alternative route from Lake Illawarra to Merimbula by bus via 57, 855 and 771

To get from Lake Illawarra to Merimbula in Sydney, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 57 bus from Shellharbour Rd before Pur Pur Ave station to Princes Hwy opp Dapto Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 855 bus and finally take the 771 bus from Alinga St after Marcus Clarke St station to Merimbula Coach Stop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 hr 56 min. The bus schedule from Lake Illawarra may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Merimbula on the Moovit app.

656min
Bus - 5757
Bus - 855855
Bus - 771771
Walk to Merimbula
Leaves from Shellharbour Rd before Pur Pur Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lake Illawarra
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Wollongong via Shellharbour
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Hwy opp Dapto Mall
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dapto Mall, Princes Hwy
    ID 253023
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 855855
    Wait for bus
    855
    Jolimont Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jolimont Centre
    ID 260118
    180 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alinga St after Marcus Clarke St
    ID 4532
    210 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 771771
    Wait for bus
    771
    Eden
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merimbula Coach Stop
    ID 2548141
    257 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merimbula
    Walk to
    Merimbula
    160 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Illawarra to Merimbula?

    The fastest way takes 536 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 772, Bus line 771.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Illawarra to Merimbula?

    The alternative route takes 656 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 855, Bus line 771.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lake Illawarra and Merimbula in Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lake Illawarra to Merimbula in Sydney?

    The 57 bus line goes from Wollongong via Shellharbour station near Lake Illawarra to Crown St opp Station St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Crown St opp Station St station near Merimbula in Sydney.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Illawarra to Merimbula in Sydney by bus?

    The total travel time between Lake Illawarra and Merimbula in Sydney by bus is about 8 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lake Illawarra to get to Merimbula in Sydney?

    Get on the 57 bus from the Wollongong via Shellharbour stop near Lake Illawarra in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lake Illawarra and Merimbula in Sydney?

    Get off the bus at the Crown St opp Station St stop, which is closest to Merimbula in Sydney.

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