There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Narrabri by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Narrabri Airport (NAA)plane MKY - NAA
5h 31m$379–1,149Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 223
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Stationtrain 243
32h 41m$147–3,829Train, bus
- Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Warwickbus
- Take the bus from Warwick to Moreebus
- Take the train from Moree Station to Narrabri Stationtrain 244
24h 10m$170–3,847Bus, train via Warwick
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Warwickbus
- Take the bus from Warwick to Moreebus
- Take the train from Moree Station to Narrabri Stationtrain 244
27h 29m$256–518Drive 1,212 km
- Drive from Mackay to Narrabricar 1,212 km
13h 43m$231–333Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane City to Goondiwindibus
- Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Moreebus
- Take the train from Moree Station to Narrabri Stationtrain 244
29h 29m$282–598
Mackay to Narrabri by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Narrabri is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 13h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Narrabri is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $370 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Narrabri station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Narrabri Station via Roma Street Station, Maitland Station and Werris Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 41m.
The distance between Mackay and Narrabri is 1027 km. The road distance is 1212 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Narrabri without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 10m and costs $170 - $3,900.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Mackay to Narrabri, including transfers.
Mackay to Narrabri train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Narrabri is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $370 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $3,900 and takes 32h 41m.
Narrabri is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 11:47 PM in Mackay and 12:47 AM in Narrabri.
Mackay to Narrabri train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Narrabri, NSW, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Link Airways, and Qantas fly from Mackay (MKY) to Narrabri Airport (NAA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Narrabri Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Maitland Station, and Werris Creek Station in around 32h 41m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Narrabri Airport via Brisbane, Inverell
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,900
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Mackay to Narrabri Airport via Brisbane, Inverell
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- 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 Moree Station to Narrabri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $19–28
- First Class
- $25–40
Train from Maitland Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $40–60
Train from Werris Creek Station to Narrabri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $24–35
- First Class
- $30–50
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $65–90
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
- Phone
- +61 (07) 4661 8333
- reservations@crisps.com.au
- Website
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Warwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Warwick to Moree
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Goondiwindi to Moree
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $28–80
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
- 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/
- 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
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Brisbane City to Goondiwindi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
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Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Narrabri is 1212 km. It takes approximately 13h 43m to drive from Mackay to Narrabri.
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