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

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

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  1. Fly to Tamworth

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Tamworth (TMW)plane plane MKY - TMW
    4h
    $238–744

  2. Drive 1,310.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mackay to Tamworthcar car 1,310.1 km
    15h 32m
    $232–335

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Urunga Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Tamworth Stationbus bus Dt9
    25h 54m
    $244–3,849

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Tamworth Stationbus bus Dt9
    28h 57m
    $305–459

  5. Fly to Armidale, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane MKY - ARM
    2. Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Stationbus bus
    6h 5m
    $519–654

  6. Bus via Urunga

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Urungabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Tamworth Stationbus bus Dt9
    35h 37m
    $355–643

Mackay to Tamworth by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration25h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,123.3 km
  • Duration: 4h

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

Virgin Australia, Link Airways, and Qantas fly from Mackay (MKY) to Tamworth (TMW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Tamworth Station via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Coffs Harbour Station in around 28h 57m.

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