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

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

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  1. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MKY - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross University to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus bus
    6h 39m
    $486–723

  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 Macksville Stationtrain train 32
    20h 53m
    $139–3,699

  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 Macksville Station, Coach Stopbus bus 3206
    25h 35m
    $186–305

  4. Drive 1,385.8 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Macksvillecar car 1,385.8 km
    15h 48m
    $247–357

  5. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane MKY - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Macksville Stationtrain train
    7h 30m
    $210–797

  6. Fly to Armidale, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane MKY - ARM
    2. Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Urunga Stationbus bus
    9h 2m
    $557–818

  7. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Macksvillebus bus Pm11
    30h 25m
    $250–498

Mackay to Macksville by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration20h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,156.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Mackay to Macksville Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 20h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Macksville Station, Coach Stop via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Roma Street Station, Stand F in around 25h 35m.

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