There are 5 ways to get from Macksville to Narrabri by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Urunga Station to Tamworth Stationbus Dt9
- Take the train from Tamworth Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Stationtrain 243
10h 37m$146–212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Macksville to Grafton City Southbus
- Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Moree Station, Coach Stopbus 141
- Take the bus from Moree Station, Coach Stop to Narrabri Station, Coach Stopbus
10h 39m$67–100Train
- Take the train from Macksville Station to Maitland Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 223
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Stationtrain 243
11h 30m$73–249Drive 451.7 km
- Drive from Macksville to Narrabricar 451.7 km
5h 26m$80–116Bus, 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 Moree Airport (MRZ)plane CFS - MRZ
- Take the train from Moree Station to Narrabri Stationtrain
10h 6m$367–1,257
Macksville to Narrabri by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macksville to Narrabri is to bus which costs $65 - $100 and takes 10h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Macksville to Narrabri is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Macksville to Narrabri station. However, there are services departing from Macksville and arriving at Narrabri Station, Coach Stop via Grafton Station, Coach Stop and Moree Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Macksville station to Narrabri station. However, there are services departing from Macksville Station and arriving at Narrabri Station via Maitland Station and Werris Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Macksville and Narrabri is 523 km. The road distance is 451.7 km.
The best way to get from Macksville to Narrabri without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 37m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Macksville to Narrabri, including transfers.
Macksville to Narrabri bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Macksville station.
Macksville to Narrabri train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Macksville Station.
The best way to get from Macksville to Narrabri is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 10h 39m.
What companies run services between Macksville, NSW, Australia and Narrabri, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Macksville Station to Narrabri Station via Maitland Station and Werris Creek Station in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Macksville to Narrabri Station, Coach Stop via Grafton City South, Grafton Station, Coach Stop, and Moree Station, Coach Stop in around 10h 39m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Moree Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Tamworth Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $14–21
- First Class
- $19–28
Train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $24–35
- First Class
- $30–50
Train from Macksville Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–60
- First Class
- $55–85
Train from Maitland Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $40–60
Train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $24–35
- First Class
- $30–50
Train from Moree Station to Narrabri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $19–28
- First Class
- $25–40
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Macksville Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $50–70
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Urunga Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Macksville Post Office, Cooper St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centre
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Macksville to Grafton City South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Moree Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Moree Station, Coach Stop to Narrabri Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Macksville to Narrabri bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Grafton City South station.
Macksville to Narrabri train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Maitland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macksville to Narrabri is 452 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Macksville to Narrabri.
There are 26+ hotels available in Narrabri.









