There are 3 ways to get from Gunnedah to Macksville by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Urunga Stationbus Dt10
8h 2m$124–170Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 244
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Maitland Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Macksville Stationtrain 33 / ...
10h 30m$67–238Drive 376.2 km
- Drive from Gunnedah to Macksvillecar 376.2 km
4h 48m$68–97
Gunnedah to Macksville by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gunnedah to Macksville is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Gunnedah to Macksville is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Gunnedah station to Macksville. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St via Tamworth Station and Urunga Public School, Bowra St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Gunnedah station to Macksville station. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station and arriving at Macksville Station via Werris Creek Station and Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Gunnedah and Macksville is 397 km. The road distance is 376.2 km.
The best way to get from Gunnedah to Macksville without a car is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Gunnedah to Macksville, including transfers.
Gunnedah to Macksville bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop.
Gunnedah to Macksville train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station.
The best way to get from Gunnedah to Macksville is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs $120 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $240 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Gunnedah, NSW, Australia and Macksville, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St via Tamworth Station, Urunga Station, and Urunga Public School, Bowra St in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gunnedah Station to Macksville Station via Werris Creek Station and Maitland Station in around 10h 30m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $16–24
- First Class
- $22–35
Train from Werris Creek Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $40–60
Train from Maitland Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–60
- First Class
- $55–85
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Maitland Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $50–70
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Tamworth Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Gunnedah to Macksville bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Gunnedah to Macksville train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Werris Creek Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gunnedah to Macksville is 376 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Gunnedah to Macksville.
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