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There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Macksville by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MEL - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross University to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus bus
    6h 28m
    $258–643

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Macksville Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    19h 53m
    $107–443

  3. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Macksville Station, Coach Stopbus bus 3105 / ...
    19h 58m
    $134–161

  4. Drive 1,306.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Macksvillecar car 1,306.4 km
    13h 50m
    $234–337

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Port Macquarie, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane MEL - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Macksville Stationtrain train
    8h 19m
    $334–865

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane AVV - CFS
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross University to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus bus
    10h 11m
    $184–732

  7. Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane MEL - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Coffs Harbour Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Macksville Stationtrain train
    9h 2m
    $255–618

  8. Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Macksville Stationtrain train
    10h 31m
    $161–551

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Macksvillebus bus Pm12
    21h 5m
    $201–317

Melbourne to Macksville by train

Calendar34Weekly Trains
Duration19h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,202.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Macksville, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Macksville Station via Central Station in around 19h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Macksville Station, Coach Stop via Liverpool, Liverpool Station, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A in around 19h 58m.

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