What is the cheapest way to get from Goonellabah to Macksville?

The cheapest way to get from Goonellabah to Macksville is to bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goonellabah to Macksville?

The fastest way to get from Goonellabah to Macksville is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Goonellabah and Macksville?

No, there is no direct bus from Goonellabah to Macksville. However, there are services departing from Bruxner Cres After Ballina Rd and arriving at Macksville via Lismore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Goonellabah and Macksville?

No, there is no direct train from Goonellabah station to Macksville station. However, there are services departing from Casino Station and arriving at Macksville Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Goonellabah to Macksville?

The distance between Goonellabah and Macksville is 283 km. The road distance is 256 km.

How do I travel from Goonellabah to Macksville without a car?

The best way to get from Goonellabah to Macksville without a car is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $45 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Goonellabah to Macksville?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Goonellabah to Macksville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goonellabah to Macksville bus from?

Goonellabah to Macksville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Lismore station.

Where do I catch the Goonellabah to Macksville train from?

Goonellabah to Macksville train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Casino Station.

Train or bus from Goonellabah to Macksville?

The best way to get from Goonellabah to Macksville is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $180 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Goonellabah to Macksville bus arrive?

Goonellabah to Macksville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Macksville station.

Where does the Goonellabah to Macksville train arrive?

Goonellabah to Macksville train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Macksville Station.

Can I drive from Goonellabah to Macksville?

Yes, the driving distance between Goonellabah to Macksville is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Goonellabah to Macksville.

Where can I stay near Macksville?

There are 294+ hotels available in Macksville.

Goonellabah to Macksville - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Goonellabah to Macksville by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lismore to Macksvillebus Pm11
5h 7m
$45–67
Train
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1. Take the train from Casino Station to Macksville Stationtrain 34 / ...
6h 15m
$35–177
Drive 256 km
1. Drive from Goonellabah to Macksvillecar 256 km
2h 53m
$46–66
Bus via Urunga Public School, Bowra St
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Urungabus Dt19
6h 18m
$104–143

Goonellabah to Macksville by bus

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Distance: 282.8 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Goonellabah, NSW, Australia and Macksville, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Lismore to Macksville once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Casino Station to Macksville Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $24–160 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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