There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Coffs Harbour by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MKY - CFS
3h 40m$480–750Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain 32
19h 58m$134–3,699Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stopbus 3204 / ...
22h 57m$187–300Drive 1,330.3 km
- Drive from Mackay to Coffs Harbourcar 1,330.3 km
15h 10m$240–346Bus via Coffs Harbour
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Coffs Harbourbus Sydney
27h 19m$211–350
Mackay to Coffs Harbour by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Coffs Harbour is to bus which costs $180 - $300 and takes 22h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Coffs Harbour is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $480 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Coffs Harbour station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop via Roma Street Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Coffs Harbour station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Coffs Harbour Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 58m.
The distance between Mackay and Coffs Harbour is 1090 km. The road distance is 1330.3 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Coffs Harbour without a car is to train which takes 19h 58m and costs $130 - $3,700.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS), including transfers and time at the airport.
Mackay to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Coffs Harbour is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $480 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $3,700 and takes 19h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 22h 57m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Link Airways, and Qantas fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Coffs Harbour Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 19h 58m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
Flights from Mackay to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane, Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,100
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Mackay to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
Flights from Mackay to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane, Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,519
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–230
- Gold Class
- $2,810
- Heritage Class
- $3,519
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–260
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $75–110
- Advantage
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $100–160
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Mackay Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 40m and has one stopover.
Mackay to Coffs Harbour bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Mackay to Coffs Harbour train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Coffs Harbour is 1330 km. It takes approximately 15h 10m to drive from Mackay to Coffs Harbour.
Virgin Australia, Qantas and Link Airways offer flights from Mackay Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport Airport.
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