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There are 7 ways to get from Macksville to Sydney by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Macksville Station to Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    7h 35m
    $40–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Macksville Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3206 / ...
    7h 50m
    $35–95

  3. Drive 469.6 km

    1. Drive from Macksville to Sydneycar car 469.6 km
    5h 6m
    $84–120

  4. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Macksville Post Office, Cooper St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centrebus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CFS - SYD
    4h 33m
    $208–397

  5. Bus via Kempsey

    1. Take the bus from Winifred St At Cooper St to Smith St After Savages Lanebus bus 468
    2. Take the bus from Kempsey to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    9h 50m
    $65–117

  6. Train, bus to Port Macquarie, fly

    1. Take the train from Macksville Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PQQ - SYD
    5h 33m
    $189–455

  7. Bus to Armidale, fly

    1. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ARM - SYD
    6h 55m
    $289–644

Macksville to Sydney by train

Calendar37Weekly Trains
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 551.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Macksville, NSW, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Macksville Station to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–200 and the journey takes 7h 35m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Macksville Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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