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

The cheapest way to get from Gunnedah to Mackay is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 14h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gunnedah to Mackay is to bus and fly which takes 9h 1m and costs $550 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Gunnedah and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Gunnedah station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Mackay via Tamworth Station, Bus Shelter Cudgery Street, Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Gunnedah and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Gunnedah station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station and arriving at Mackay via Werris Creek Station, Maitland Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 13m.

How far is it from Gunnedah to Mackay?

The distance between Gunnedah and Mackay is 1201 km. The road distance is 1307 km.

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

The best way to get from Gunnedah to Mackay without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h and costs $150 - $3,900.

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Gunnedah to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gunnedah to Mackay bus from?

Gunnedah to Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Gunnedah to Mackay train from?

Gunnedah to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station.

Train or bus from Gunnedah to Mackay?

The best way to get from Gunnedah to Mackay is to bus via Byron Bay which takes 31h 16m and costs $320 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $3,900 and takes 31h 13m.

Where does the Gunnedah to Mackay bus arrive?

Gunnedah to Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.

What is the time difference between Gunnedah and Mackay?

Mackay is 1h behind Gunnedah. It is currently 10:22 PM in Gunnedah and 9:22 PM in Mackay.

Where does the Gunnedah to Mackay train arrive?

Gunnedah to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Werris Creek Station.

Can I drive from Gunnedah to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Gunnedah to Mackay is 1307 km. It takes approximately 14h 48m to drive from Gunnedah to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 85+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Gunnedah 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 Tamworth, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Mackay (MKY)TMW - MKY
9h 22m
$258–799
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Station244
2. Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Maitland Station224
3. Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Station31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackay
31h 13m
$137–3,898
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Moree Station243
2. Take the bus from Moree to Goondiwindi
3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane City
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackay
25h
$159–3,814
Bus via Byron Bay
1. Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop361
2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Cudgery St Dorrigo
3. Take the bus from Bus Shelter Cudgery Street to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street
4. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Roma Street
5. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackay
31h 16m
$325–724
Drive 1,307 km
1. Drive from Gunnedah to Mackay1,307 km
14h 48m
$249–360
Train to Narrabri Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Narrabri Station
2. Fly from Narrabri Airport (NAA) to Mackay (MKY)NAA - MKY
9h 31m
$280–857
Bus, bus to Armidale, fly
1. Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Airport
3. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Mackay (MKY)ARM - MKY
9h 1m
$555–779
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop361
2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Urunga Station
3. Take the bus from Urunga to Brisbane
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackay
35h 3m
$315–449

Gunnedah to Mackay by train, foot, and bus

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25hAverage Duration

$159Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,201.3 km
Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Mackay via Tamworth Station, Bus Shelter Cudgery Street, Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street, Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane in around 31h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gunnedah Station to Mackay via Werris Creek Station, Maitland Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 31h 13m.

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