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There are 8 ways to get from Mackay to Muswellbrook by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Tamworth, train

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Tamworth (TMW)planeMKY - TMW
    2. Take the train from Tamworth Station to Muswellbrook Stationtrain
    7h 57m
    $524–1,009

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Stationtrain32
    3. Take the train from Maitland Station to Muswellbrook StationtrainHun
    28h 13m
    $113–3,777

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Hexhambus
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Muswellbrook Station, Stand Cbus
    35h 34m
    $247–358

  4. Drive 1,486.9 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Muswellbrookcar1,486.9 km
    16h 56m
    $282–407

  5. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)planeMKY - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Muswellbrook Stationtrain
    7h 20m
    $248–530

  6. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeMKY - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Muswellbrook Stationtrain
    9h 6m
    $258–668

  7. Fly to Armidale, bus, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Armidale (ARM)planeMKY - ARM
    2. Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Tamworth Station to Muswellbrook Stationtrain
    9h 26m
    $584–769

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Newcastlebus
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Muswellbrook StationtrainHun
    36h 57m
    $301–693

Mackay to Muswellbrook by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration28h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Mackay to Muswellbrook Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Maitland Station in around 28h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Muswellbrook Station, Stand C via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Hexham, Hexham Station, Maitland Station, and Maitland Station, Station St in around 35h 34m.

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