There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Murwillumbah by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
5h 32m$170–371Train
- Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
15h 48m$205–3,650Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Murwillumbahbus Pm11
20h 22m$180–268Drive 1,063.8 km
- Drive from Mackay to Murwillumbahcar 1,063.8 km
12h 38m$194–280Bus via Mackay
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Murwillumbahbus Pm11
22h 25m$210–466
Mackay to Murwillumbah by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Murwillumbah is to bus which costs $180 - $270 and takes 20h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Murwillumbah is to fly and train which takes 5h 32m and costs $170 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Murwillumbah. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Murwillumbah via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Murwillumbah station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.
The distance between Mackay and Murwillumbah is 954 km. The road distance is 1063.8 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Murwillumbah without a car is to train which takes 15h 48m and costs $200 - $3,700.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Mackay to Murwillumbah, including transfers.
Mackay to Murwillumbah bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Murwillumbah train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Murwillumbah is to train which takes 15h 48m and costs $200 - $3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $270 and takes 20h 22m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Mackay to Murwillumbah via Roma Street and Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 in around 15h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Murwillumbah via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Brisbane in around 20h 22m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport via Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Mackay to Murwillumbah bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Murwillumbah is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 2:22 AM in Mackay and 3:22 AM in Murwillumbah.
Mackay to Murwillumbah train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Murwillumbah is 1064 km. It takes approximately 12h 38m to drive from Mackay to Murwillumbah.
There are 583+ hotels available in Murwillumbah.