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

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Newcastle by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MKY - NTL
    4h 34m
    $268–545

  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 Broadmeadow Stationtrain train 32
    26h 48m
    $164–3,749

  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 Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus bus 3204
    29h 27m
    $212–343

  4. Drive 1,591.9 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Newcastlecar car 1,591.9 km
    19h 2m
    $285–412

  5. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MKY - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train
    7h 33m
    $234–530

  6. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Newcastlebus bus Pm11
    35h 35m
    $280–548

Mackay to Newcastle by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration26h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,339.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Mackay (MKY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Broadmeadow Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 26h 48m.

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