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How to get fromMackay to Central Coastby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Central Coast by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Mackay to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MKY - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    7h 20m
    $235–485

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Gosford Stationtrain train 32
    29h 17m
    $172–3,764

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Gosford Station, Stand Gbus bus 3204
    32h 31m
    $220–350

  4. Drive 1,624.7 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Central Coastcar car 1,624.7 km
    19h 41m
    $293–423

  5. Fly Mackay to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MKY - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    7h 40m
    $279–563

  6. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PPP - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    8h 25m
    $242–1,220

  7. Bus via Westfield Tuggerah, Stand B

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Tuggerah Westfield Plazabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Westfield Tuggerah, Stand B to Gosford Station, Stand Nbus bus 19
    39h 46m
    $297–570

Mackay to Central Coast by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration29h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,545.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Central Coast, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Mackay to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 29h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 32h 31m.

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