What is the cheapest way to get from Cobar to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Cobar to Mackay is to drive which costs $260 - $390 and takes 17h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cobar to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Cobar to Mackay is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $260 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Cobar and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Cobar to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy and arriving at Mackay via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 41m.

How far is it from Cobar to Mackay?

The distance between Cobar and Mackay is 1207 km. The road distance is 1441.8 km.

How do I travel from Cobar to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Cobar to Mackay without a car is to bus which takes 39h 41m and costs $320 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Cobar to Mackay?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Cobar to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cobar to Mackay bus from?

Cobar to Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy station.

Bus or fly from Cobar to Mackay?

The best way to get from Cobar to Mackay is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $260 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 39h 41m.

Where does the Cobar to Mackay bus arrive?

Cobar to Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.

Can I drive from Cobar to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cobar to Mackay is 1442 km. It takes approximately 17h 53m to drive from Cobar to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 86+ hotels available in Mackay.

Cobar to Mackay - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cobar to Mackay by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cobar Airport to Mackay
best
1. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Mackay (MKY)plane CAZ - MKY
6h 46m
$261–1,025
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 590
2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 428
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
40h 4m
$224–4,064
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 590
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
3. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus
39h 41m
$322–504
Drive 1,441.8 km
1. Drive from Cobar to Mackaycar 1,441.8 km
17h 53m
$266–384
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Mackay
1. Take the bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Mackay (MKY)plane DBO - MKY
10h 57m
$574–684
Fly Cobar Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane CAZ - PPP
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
9h 6m
$402–1,835
Fly Cobar Airport to Moranbah Airport, drive
1. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane CAZ - MOV
2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackaycar
9h 12m
$1,051–3,075
Bus via Urunga
1. Take the bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 590
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
3. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Urunga Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Urunga to Brisbanebus
5. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus
41h 38m
$386–669

Cobar to Mackay by bus and train

4Weekly Services

40h 4mAverage Duration

$224Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,207.2 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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

FlyPelican, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Mackay (MKY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Mackay via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, Brisbane City, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 39h 41m.

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