There are 5 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Mackay by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Mackay (MKY)plane CFS - MKY
3h 45m$470–750Train
cheapest- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
19h 38m$132–3,771Bus
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus Au050-1 / ...
24h 8m$200–354Drive 1,330.2 km
- Drive from Coffs Harbour to Mackaycar 1,330.2 km
15h 10m$234–338Bus via Mackay
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus Pm16
26h 55m$221–308
Coffs Harbour to Mackay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Mackay is to bus which costs $200 - $360 and takes 24h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Mackay is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $470 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Coffs Harbour to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour and arriving at Mackay via Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Coffs Harbour station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour Station and arriving at Mackay via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 38m.
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Mackay is 1090 km. The road distance is 1330.2 km.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 19h 38m and costs $130 - $3,800.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Mackay (MKY), including transfers and time at the airport.
Coffs Harbour to Mackay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Coffs Harbour station.
Coffs Harbour to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Coffs Harbour Station.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Mackay is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $470 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $3,800 and takes 19h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $200 - $360 and takes 24h 8m.
What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
Link Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Mackay (MKY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Coffs Harbour Station to Mackay via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 19h 38m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Mackay via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–850
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,519
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–230
- Gold Class
- $2,810
- Heritage Class
- $3,519
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $90–140
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–210
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Coffs Harbour Airport Airport to Mackay Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 45m and has one stopover.
Coffs Harbour to Mackay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Coffs Harbour to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coffs Harbour to Mackay is 1330 km. It takes approximately 15h 10m to drive from Coffs Harbour to Mackay.
Link Airways, Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Coffs Harbour Airport Airport to Mackay Airport.
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