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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Armidale is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Armidale is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $230 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Armidale?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Coffs Harbour Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 7m.

How far is it from Mackay to Armidale?

The distance between Mackay and Armidale is 1076 km. The road distance is 1294.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Armidale without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Mackay to Armidale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Armidale bus from?

Mackay to Armidale bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.

Bus or fly from Mackay to Armidale?

The best way to get from Mackay to Armidale is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $230 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 27h 7m.

Where does the Mackay to Armidale bus arrive?

Mackay to Armidale bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Armidale?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Armidale is 1295 km. It takes approximately 15h 5m to drive from Mackay to Armidale.

Where can I stay near Armidale?

There are 49+ hotels available in Armidale.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Mackay to Armidale by plane, train, bus, 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 to Armidale
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Armidale (ARM)plane MKY - ARM
4h 35m
$230–750
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain 32
3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt1 / ...
24h 8m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt1 / ...
27h 7m
Drive 1,294.5 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Armidalecar 1,294.5 km
15h 5m
$231–334
Fly to Tamworth, bus
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Tamworth (TMW)plane MKY - TMW
2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus
6h 46m
$323–857
Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MKY - CFS
2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus
7h 35m
$532–839
Fly to Inverell Airport, bus
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Inverell Airport (IVR)plane MKY - IVR
2. Take the bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus
8h 41m
Bus via Urunga
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Urungabus
3. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt1 / ...
33h 47m
$315–583

Mackay (MKY) to Armidale (ARM) flights

13Weekly Planes

4h 42mAverage Duration

$237Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,075.7 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

Virgin Australia, Link Airways, and Qantas fly from Mackay (MKY) to Armidale (ARM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Coffs Harbour Station in around 27h 7m.

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