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

The cheapest way to get from Inverell to Mackay is to bus which costs $160 - $320 and takes 25h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverell to Mackay is to bus and fly which takes 9h 12m and costs $270 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Inverell and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverell to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Inverell Visitor Information Centre and arriving at Mackay via Grafton Station, Coach Stop and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 41m.

How far is it from Inverell to Mackay?

The distance between Inverell and Mackay is 1377 km. The road distance is 1173.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Inverell to Mackay without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 16m and costs $140 - $3,800.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Inverell to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverell to Mackay bus from?

Inverell to Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Inverell Visitor Information Centre station.

Where does the Inverell to Mackay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverell to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverell to Mackay is 1173 km. It takes approximately 13h 40m to drive from Inverell to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 74+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Inverell to Mackay by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Tamworth, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Mackay (MKY)plane TMW - MKY
9h 12m
$271–770
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre 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
22h 16m
$146–3,788
Bus
1. Take the bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre 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 Coach Terminal to Mackaybus
25h 41m
$165–313
Drive 1,173.3 km
1. Drive from Inverell to Mackaycar 1,173.3 km
13h 40m
$208–300
Bus to Armidale, fly
1. Take the bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Mackay (MKY)plane ARM - MKY
9h 41m
$208–628
Bus, train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain
3. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Mackay (MKY)plane CFS - MKY
10h 56m
$480–928
Bus, train to Narrabri Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Moree Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Take the train from Moree Station to Narrabri Stationtrain
3. Fly from Narrabri Airport (NAA) to Mackay (MKY)plane NAA - MKY
12h 26m
$324–978
Bus via Mackay
1. Take the bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus 142
2. Take the bus from Grafton to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus
29h 49m
$210–348

Inverell to Mackay by bus and train

4Weekly Services

22h 16mAverage Duration

$146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,377.3 km
Duration: 9h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Mackay via Grafton Station, Coach Stop, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 25h 41m.

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