What is the cheapest way to get from Bourke to Mareeba?

The cheapest way to get from Bourke to Mareeba is to fly and bus which costs $180 - $750 and takes 13h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bourke to Mareeba?

The fastest way to get from Bourke to Mareeba is to drive and fly and bus which takes 11h 20m and costs $320 - $1,300.

How far is it from Bourke to Mareeba?

The distance between Bourke and Mareeba is 2180 km. The road distance is 1805.2 km.

How do I travel from Bourke to Mareeba without a car?

The best way to get from Bourke to Mareeba without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 7h and costs $450 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Bourke to Mareeba?

It takes approximately 14h 21m to get from Bourke to Mareeba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bourke to Mareeba bus from?

Bourke to Mareeba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Park, Oxley St station.

Where does the Bourke to Mareeba bus arrive?

Bourke to Mareeba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2.

What is the time difference between Bourke and Mareeba?

Mareeba is 1h behind Bourke. It is currently 6:00 PM in Bourke and 5:00 PM in Mareeba.

Can I drive from Bourke to Mareeba?

Yes, the driving distance between Bourke to Mareeba is 1805 km. It takes approximately 22h 29m to drive from Bourke to Mareeba.

Where can I stay near Mareeba?

There are eight+ hotels available in Mareeba.

Bourke to Mareeba - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Bourke and Mareeba?

No, there is no direct bus from Bourke to Mareeba. However, there are services departing from Central Park, Oxley St and arriving at Mareeba via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, St George, Brisbane Roma Street and Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

There are 9 ways to get from Bourke to Mareeba by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Cairns (CNS)DBO - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
14h 21m
$473–850
Fly from Bourke Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bourke Airport (BRK) to Cairns (CNS)BRK - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
13h 12m
$184–738
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office513
3. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to St George
4. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane City
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
6. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
2d 7h
$456–651
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2512 / ...
2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Station428
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
5. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
2d 7h
$238–7,006
Drive 1,805.2 km
1. Drive from Bourke to Mareeba1,805.2 km
22h 29m
$349–504
Drive to Orange Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Bourke to Orange-Airport-OAG
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)OAG - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
14h
$573–2,478
Drive to Cobar Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Bourke to Cobar Airport (CAZ)
2. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Cairns (CNS)CAZ - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
11h 20m
$326–1,282
Bus, bus to Tamworth, fly
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
3. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Cairns (CNS)TMW - CNS
4. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
19h 12m
$608–1,051
Bus, train via Coffs Harbour
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop361
3. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Coffs Harbour Station
4. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Station31
5. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairns
6. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mareeba
2d 7h
$490–1,106

Bourke to Mareeba by bus

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2d 7hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,179.8 km
Duration: 14h 21m

What companies run services between Bourke, NSW, Australia and Mareeba, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Mareeba via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, St George, Brisbane City, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns Central Station in around 2d 7h.

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