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How to get fromMackay to Sconeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Mackay to Scone by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Tamworth, train

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Tamworth (TMW)plane plane MKY - TMW
    2. Take the train from Tamworth Station to Scone Stationtrain train
    6h 57m
    $253–774

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Maitland Station to Scone Stationtrain train Hun
    28h 47m
    $167–3,784

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton Station, Beaumont St, Stand A to Scone Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    33h 30m
    $228–364

  4. Drive 1,440.9 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Sconecar car 1,440.9 km
    17h 8m
    $259–374

  5. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MKY - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Scone Stationtrain train
    7h 28m
    $277–559

  6. 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 Scone Stationtrain train
    9h 25m
    $252–523

  7. Fly to Armidale, bus, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane MKY - ARM
    2. Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Tamworth Station to Scone Stationtrain train
    9h 1m
    $543–696

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Hexhambus bus
    3. Take the train from Hexham Station to Scone Stationtrain train Hun
    38h 5m
    $289–560

Mackay to Scone by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration28h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,264.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Mackay to Scone Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Maitland Station in around 28h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Scone Station, Coach Stop via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd, Broadmeadow Station, Hamilton Station, and Hamilton Station, Beaumont St, Stand A in around 33h 30m.

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