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How to get fromGold Coast to Macksvilleby bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to Macksville by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Coffs Harbour

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbourbus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Park Av At Little St to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus bus 360 / ...
    8h 26m
    $52–83

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Macksville Stationtrain train 32
    8h 59m
    $36–182

  3. Drive 363.6 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Macksvillecar car 363.6 km
    4h
    $65–94

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Macksvillebus bus Pm11
    9h 15m
    $60–85

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbourbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Park Av At Little St to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus bus 360 / ...
    10h 10m
    $71–135

Gold Coast to Macksville by tram and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Macksville, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St via Coffs Harbour and Park Av At Little St in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Macksville Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 8h 59m.

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