There are 8 ways to get from Harden to Mackay by car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus
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Drive to Orange Airport, fly
best- Drive from Harden to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Mackay (MKY)plane OAG - MKY
6h 43m$244–699Train
cheapest- Take the train from Harden Station to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
34h 4m$147–4,020Bus
- Take the bus from Harden Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus
38h 12m$309–700Drive 1,777.4 km
- Drive from Harden to Mackaycar 1,777.4 km
20h 23m$319–460Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Albury St At East St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Mackay (MKY)plane CBR - MKY
8h$226–625Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Harden Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY)plane SYD - MKY
9h 40m$237–647Train to Wagga Wagga, fly
- Take the train from Harden Station to Wagga Wagga Stationtrain
- Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Mackay (MKY)plane WGA - MKY
10h 40m$573–1,006Train, bus
- Take the train from Harden Station to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus
41h 30m$282–540
Harden to Mackay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harden to Mackay is to train and fly which costs $230 - $650 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Harden to Mackay is to drive and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $240 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Harden station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Harden Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Mackay via Central Station, King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Harden station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Harden Station and arriving at Mackay via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 4m.
The distance between Harden and Mackay is 1548 km. The road distance is 1777.4 km.
The best way to get from Harden to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 34h 4m and costs $140 - $4,100.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Harden to Mackay, including transfers.
Harden to Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Harden Station, Coach Stop.
Harden to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Harden Station.
The best way to get from Harden to Mackay is to train which takes 34h 4m and costs $140 - $4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 38h 12m.
What companies run services between Harden, NSW, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Harden Station to Mackay via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 34h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harden Station, Coach Stop to Mackay via Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 38h 12m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Mackay via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,100
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mackay via Brisbane, Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,100
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mackay via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–490
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mackay via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–490
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mackay via Brisbane, Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–490
Flights from Wagga Wagga to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
Flights from Wagga Wagga to Mackay via Brisbane, Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
Flights from Wagga Wagga to Mackay via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,200
Flights from Wagga Wagga to Mackay via Sydney International Airport, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
Flights from Orange Airport to Mackay via Dubbo, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–600
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mackay via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–320
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Harden Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–170
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Harden Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $50–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
Train from Harden Station to Wagga Wagga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $23–30
- First
- $30–45
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–3,519
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–290
- AChoice
- $45–230
- Gold Class
- $2,810
- Heritage Class
- $3,519
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Harden Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Albury St At East St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $200–310
Bus from Brisbane to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $150–210
- Advantage
- $180–270
- Flexible
- $230–350
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Harden to Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Harden to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harden to Mackay is 1777 km. It takes approximately 20h 23m to drive from Harden to Mackay.
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