There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Narrabri by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Narrabri Airport (NAA)plane MKY - NAA
5h 56m$452–1,433Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 223
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Stationtrain 243
32h 56m$209–3,802Train, bus
- Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moreebus
- Take the train from Moree Station to Narrabri Stationtrain 244
23h 40m$246–3,938Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moreebus
- Take the bus from Moree Station, Coach Stop to Narrabri Station, Coach Stopbus
26h 54m$298–647Drive 1,212.1 km
- Drive from Mackay to Narrabricar 1,212.1 km
13h 42m$220–317Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moreebus
- Take the train from Moree Station to Narrabri Stationtrain 244
26h 59m$294–628
Mackay to Narrabri by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Narrabri is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Narrabri is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $450 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Narrabri station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Narrabri Station, Coach Stop via Brisbane Roma Street and Moree Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Narrabri station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Narrabri Station via Roma Street Station, Maitland Station and Werris Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 56m.
The distance between Mackay and Narrabri is 1027 km. The road distance is 1212.1 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Narrabri without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 40m and costs $240 - $4,000.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Mackay to Narrabri, including transfers.
Mackay to Narrabri bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Narrabri train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Narrabri is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $450 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $650 and takes 26h 54m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $3,800 and takes 32h 56m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Narrabri, NSW, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Link Airways, and two other airlines fly from Mackay (MKY) to Narrabri Airport (NAA) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Narrabri Station, Coach Stop via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Moree, and Moree Station, Coach Stop in around 26h 54m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Narrabri Airport via Brisbane, Inverell
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $420–2,200
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Mackay to Narrabri Airport via Brisbane, Inverell
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Mackay to Narrabri Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
- 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
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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Moree Station to Narrabri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $12–19
- First Class
- $20–30
Train from Moree Station to Narrabri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $12–19
- First Class
- $20–30
Train from Maitland Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $19–29
- First Class
- $30–45
Train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $16–24
- First Class
- $25–40
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $70–95
- First
- $100–120
- Sleeper
- $200–230
- Phone
- +61 (07) 4661 8333
- [email protected]
- Website
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moree
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $130–400
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moree
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $130–400
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moree
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $130–400
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Moree Station, Coach Stop to Narrabri Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–210
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Mackay to Narrabri bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Narrabri is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 3:26 AM in Mackay and 4:26 AM in Narrabri.
Mackay to Narrabri train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Narrabri is 1212 km. It takes approximately 13h 42m to drive from Mackay to Narrabri.
There are 26+ hotels available in Narrabri.













