What is the cheapest way to get from Glen Innes to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Glen Innes to Mackay is to bus and train and fly which costs $150 - $550 and takes 10h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glen Innes to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Glen Innes to Mackay is to bus and fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $500 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Glen Innes and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Glen Innes to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St and arriving at Mackay via Grafton Station, Coach Stop and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 4m.

How far is it from Glen Innes to Mackay?

The distance between Glen Innes and Mackay is 1175 km. The road distance is 1221.4 km.

How do I travel from Glen Innes to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Glen Innes to Mackay without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 20m and costs $85 - $3,800.

How long does it take to get from Glen Innes to Mackay?

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Glen Innes to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glen Innes to Mackay bus from?

Glen Innes to Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St station.

Where does the Glen Innes to Mackay bus arrive?

Glen Innes to Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Grafton Station, Coach Stop.

What is the time difference between Glen Innes and Mackay?

Mackay is 1h behind Glen Innes. It is currently 10:53 AM in Glen Innes and 9:53 AM in Mackay.

Can I drive from Glen Innes to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Glen Innes to Mackay is 1221 km. It takes approximately 14h 20m to drive from Glen Innes to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 86+ hotels available in Mackay.

Glen Innes to Mackay - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Glen Innes to Mackay by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

Bus to Armidale, fly to Mackay
best
1. Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Mackay (MKY)plane ARM - MKY
8h 32m
$515–724
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus 142
2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
21h 20m
$86–3,781
Bus
1. Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus 142
2. Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus
25h 4m
$189–436
Drive 1,221.4 km
1. Drive from Glen Innes to Mackaycar 1,221.4 km
14h 20m
$232–335
Bus, train to Tamworth, fly to Mackay
1. Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Take the train from Armidale Station to Tamworth Stationtrain
3. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Mackay (MKY)plane TMW - MKY
11h 58m
$526–1,286
Bus, bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Mackay
1. Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Coffs Harbour Coach Terminal, Pacific Hwybus
3. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Mackay (MKY)plane CFS - MKY
11h 20m
$479–762
Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Mackay
1. Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Stationtrain
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
10h 10m
$158–506
Bus to Armidale, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane ARM - PPP
3. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
11h 27m
$251–1,434
Bus, train via Casino
1. Take the bus from Glen Innes Public School, Cameron Lane to Rouse St After Miles Stbus
2. Take the bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Casino Shopping Plaza, Canterbury Stbus 676
3. Take the bus from Casino CBD Visitor Centre to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
22h 58m
$126–3,706

Glen Innes to Mackay by bus and train

4Weekly Services

21h 20mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,175.2 km
Duration: 8h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Glen Innes Tourist Centre, Church St to Mackay via Grafton Station, Coach Stop, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane in around 25h 4m.

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