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How to get fromSydney to Macksvilleby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Macksville by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Macksville Station, Coach Stopbus bus 3105 / ...
    7h 43m
    $35–95

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Macksville Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    7h 51m
    $40–200

  3. Drive 468.8 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Macksvillecar car 468.8 km
    5h 4m
    $83–120

  4. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane SYD - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross University to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus bus
    5h 37m
    $208–397

  5. Bus via Kempsey

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Smith St After Savages Lane to Winifred St At Cooper Stbus bus 468
    9h 42m
    $66–108

  6. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane SYD - 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
    5h 58m
    $184–449

  7. Fly to Armidale, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane SYD - ARM
    2. Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Urunga Stationbus bus
    8h
    $288–647

  8. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane SYD - 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
    8h 11m
    $185–512

Sydney to Macksville by bus

Calendar39Weekly Buses
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Macksville Station, Coach Stop 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 7h 43m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Macksville Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–200 and the journey takes 7h 51m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.

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