There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Inverell 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
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Inverell Airport (IVR)plane MKY - IVR
5h 5m$358–1,102Train, 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 27m$153–3,717Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moreebus
- Take the bus from Moree Station, Coach Stop to Inverell Visitor Information Centrebus 142
27h 40m$306–658Drive 1,173.4 km
- Drive from Mackay to Inverellcar 1,173.4 km
13h 40m$243–351Bus via Grafton
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Grafton City Southbus
- Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Inverell Visitor Information Centrebus 141
31h 25m$259–534
Mackay (MKY) to Inverell Airport (IVR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Inverell is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 13h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Inverell is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $350 - $1,100.
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 Brisbane Roma Street and Moree Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 40m.
The distance between Mackay and Inverell is 1003 km. The road distance is 1173.4 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Inverell without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 27m and costs $150 - $3,800.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Mackay to Inverell, including transfers.
Mackay to Inverell bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Inverell is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $350 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 27h 40m.
Mackay to Inverell bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Inverell is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 11:10 AM in Mackay and 12:10 PM 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, Brisbane Roma Street, Moree, and Moree Station, Coach Stop in around 27h 40m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Inverell Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,700
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Mackay to Inverell Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,700
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Mackay to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,519
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–230
- Gold Class
- $2,810
- Heritage Class
- $3,519
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $50–65
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Moree Station, Coach Stop to Inverell Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- +61 (07) 4661 8333
- reservations@crisps.com.au
- Website
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moree
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $130–400
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $180–430
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $180–250
- Flexible
- $220–430
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Grafton City South
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Inverell is 1173 km. It takes approximately 13h 40m to drive from Mackay to Inverell.
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