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How to get fromNewcastle to Mackayby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane NTL - MKY
    5h 26m
    $264–556

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    26h 9m
    $160–3,828

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus bus Au050-1 / ...
    29h 26m
    $207–340

  4. Drive 1,591.9 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Mackaycar car 1,591.9 km
    19h 2m
    $285–412

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane SYD - MKY
    8h 13m
    $248–586

  6. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus bus Townsville / ...
    31h 50m
    $267–499

Newcastle to Mackay by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration26h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,340 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mackay (MKY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Broadmeadow Station to Mackay via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 26h 9m.

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