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How to get fromMackay to Macleanby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Maclean by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MKY - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Parkbus bus
    6h 20m
    $237–701

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to Maclean Civic Hall, River Stbus bus 380
    19h 50m
    $135–3,714

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Macleanbus bus Sydney
    24h 9m
    $191–333

  4. Drive 1,217.2 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Macleancar car 1,217.2 km
    14h 1m
    $223–322

  5. Train, bus via Lismore

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Molesworth St After Magellan St to River St After John Stbus bus 695
    21h 23m
    $179–3,612

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to MacLeanbus bus Pm11
    22h 51m
    $154–3,589

Mackay to Maclean by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration19h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,213.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Mackay to Maclean via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Brisbane in around 24h 9m.

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