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 47m$169–348Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Murwillumbahbus Pm11
21h 22m$168–267Train
- 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 57m$205–3,650Drive 1,063.8 km
- Drive from Mackay to Murwillumbahcar 1,063.8 km
12h 38m$189–273Bus via Mackay
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Murwillumbahbus Pm11
23h 25m$207–438
Mackay to Murwillumbah by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Murwillumbah is to bus which costs $160 - $270 and takes 21h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Murwillumbah is to fly and train which takes 5h 47m and costs $160 - $350.
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 21h 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 57m.
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 57m and costs $200 - $3,700.
It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 57m and costs $200 - $3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 21h 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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Murwillumbah via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Brisbane in around 21h 22m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–420
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport via Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–420
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–290
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Mackay to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,519
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–230
- Gold Class
- $2,810
- Heritage Class
- $3,519
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Murwillumbah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Murwillumbah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $180–400
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $180–250
- Advantage
- $220–320
- Flexible
- $280–400
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More Questions & Answers
Mackay to Murwillumbah bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
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.
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