There are 5 ways to get from Macksville to Gosford by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Macksville Station to Gosford Stationtrain 34 / ...
6h 20m$35–190Bus
- Take the bus from Macksville to Tuggerah Westfield Plazabus Pm11
7h 4m$61–86Drive 402.1 km
- Drive from Macksville to Gosfordcar 402.1 km
4h 19m$72–104Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Macksville Post Office, Cooper St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centrebus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CFS - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain
6h 17m$198–377Train, bus to Port Macquarie, fly
- Take the train from Macksville Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PQQ - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain
7h 16m$179–425
Macksville to Gosford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macksville to Gosford is to train which costs $35 - $190 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Macksville to Gosford is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Macksville to Gosford. However, there are services departing from Macksville and arriving at Imperial Centre, Erina St East via Westfield Tuggerah, Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Macksville Station station and arriving at Gosford Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Macksville and Gosford is 471 km. The road distance is 402.1 km.
The best way to get from Macksville to Gosford without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $35 - $190.
The train from Macksville Station to Gosford Station takes 6h 20m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Macksville to Gosford bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Macksville station.
Macksville to Gosford train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Macksville Station.
The best way to get from Macksville to Gosford is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $35 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Macksville, NSW, Australia and Gosford, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Macksville Station to Gosford Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–190 and the journey takes 6h 20m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Macksville to Tuggerah Westfield Plaza once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–550
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–240
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–320
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–270
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Macksville Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $65–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Macksville Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–130
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $17–23
- First
- $25–35
- Sleeper
- $110–130
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Macksville Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $50–75
- First Class
- $70–110
Train from Macksville Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $14–22
- First Class
- $20–29
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Macksville to Tuggerah Westfield Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Macksville Post Office, Cooper St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centre
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airport
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More Questions & Answers
Macksville to Gosford bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Tuggerah Westfield Plaza station.
Macksville to Gosford train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Gosford Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macksville to Gosford is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Macksville to Gosford.
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