There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Inverell by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Inverell Airport (IVR)plane MKY - IVR
4h 40m$400–1,208Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain 32
- Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Inverell Visitor Information Centrebus 141
22h 21m$95–3,707Bus via Lismore
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 176
- Take the bus from Lismore to Grafton City Southbus
- Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Inverell Visitor Information Centrebus 141
28h 23m$200–284Drive 1,173.3 km
- Drive from Mackay to Inverellcar 1,173.3 km
13h 40m$223–322Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Graftonbus
- Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Inverell Visitor Information Centrebus 141
30h 47m$249–544
Mackay to Inverell by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Inverell is to bus via Lismore which costs $200 - $290 and takes 28h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Inverell is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $400 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Inverell. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Inverell Visitor Information Centre via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Lismore and Grafton Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 23m.
The distance between Mackay and Inverell is 1003 km. The road distance is 1173.3 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Inverell without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 21m and costs $90 - $3,800.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Mackay to Inverell, including transfers.
Mackay to Inverell bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Inverell is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $400 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Lismore, which costs $200 - $290 and takes 28h 23m.
Mackay to Inverell bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Inverell is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 7:52 AM in Mackay and 8:52 AM in Inverell.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Inverell, NSW, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Link Airways, and Qantas fly from Mackay (MKY) to Inverell Airport (IVR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Inverell Visitor Information Centre via Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Lismore, Grafton City South, and Grafton Station, Coach Stop in around 28h 23m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Inverell Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,900
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Mackay to Inverell Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,900
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- 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
Train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Inverell Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Lismore to Grafton City South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–400
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $160–240
- Advantage
- $200–300
- Flexible
- $260–400
Bus from Brisbane to Grafton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $75–120
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