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How to get fromBrisbane to McArthur Riverby plane, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane to McArthur River by plane, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)plane plane BNE - MCV
    2. Take the taxi from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to McArthur Rivertaxi taxi
    11h 48m
    $378–1,004

  2. Drive 2,667.8 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to McArthur Rivercar car 2,667.8 km
    30h 40m
    $478–691

  3. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)plane plane OOL - MCV
    3. Take the taxi from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to McArthur Rivertaxi taxi
    15h 28m
    $601–1,287

  4. Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus bus
    2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Mac Arthur River (MCV)plane plane WTB - MCV
    3. Take the taxi from Mac Arthur River (MCV) to McArthur Rivertaxi taxi
    20h 22m
    $997–2,864

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mac Arthur River (MCV) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,191.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 48m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and McArthur River, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to McArthur River. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Mac Arthur River (MCV), then take the taxi to McArthur River. Alternatively, you can drive from Brisbane to McArthur River in around 30h 40m.

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