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 $240 - $360 and takes 15h 4m.

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 45m and costs $500 - $700.

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 23h 53m and costs $160 - $3,900.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 Premier Motor Service, 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 45m and costs $500 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Byron Bay, which costs $250 - $490 and takes 29h 35m.

Where does the Mackay to Armidale bus arrive?

Mackay to Armidale bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Armidale?

Armidale is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 9:35 AM in Mackay and 10:35 AM in Armidale.

Can I drive from Mackay to Armidale?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Armidale is 1295 km. It takes approximately 15h 4m to drive from Mackay to Armidale.

Where can I stay near Armidale?

There are 70+ hotels available in Armidale.

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

Q: 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 Brisbane Roma Street, Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street and Cudgery St Dorrigo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 35m.

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)MKY - ARM
4h 45m
$526–672
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Coffs Harbour Station32
3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Armidale Visitor Information CentreDt1 / ...
23h 53m
$160–3,809
Bus via Byron Bay
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Street
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street to Bus Shelter Cudgery Street
4. Take the bus from Cudgery St Dorrigo to Armidale Visitor Information CentreDt1 / ...
29h 35m
$256–490
Drive 1,294.5 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Armidale1,294.5 km
15h 4m
$247–356
Fly to Tamworth, bus
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Tamworth (TMW)MKY - TMW
2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centre
7h 31m
$333–906
Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)MKY - CFS
2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Armidale Visitor Information Centre
8h 20m
$288–779
Fly to Inverell Airport, bus
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Inverell Airport (IVR)MKY - IVR
2. Take the bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Armidale Station, Coach Stop
8h 17m
$389–1,145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour
3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Armidale Visitor Information CentreDt1 / ...
32h 44m
$324–662

Mackay to Armidale by train and bus

3Weekly Services

23h 53mAverage Duration

$160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,075.7 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Brisbane Roma Street, Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station, Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street, and Cudgery St Dorrigo in around 29h 35m.

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