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

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There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Nimbin by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Mackay to Brisbane Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planeMKY - BNE
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain
    8h 24m
    $148–489

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma StreettrainSpirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kyogle Stationtrain32
    17h 10m
    $153–3,779

  3. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma StreetbusPm19
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus176
    22h 57m
    $160–224

  4. Drive 1,112.4 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Nimbincar1,112.4 km
    13h 19m
    $211–305

  5. Fly Mackay to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)planeMKY - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Lismorebus
    11h 5m
    $256–746

  6. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planePPP - BNE
    3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain
    11h 9m
    $215–1,295

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to BrisbanebusBrisbane
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus176
    24h 42m
    $193–429

Mackay to Nimbin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Mackay to Nimbin via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Kyogle Station in around 17h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St in around 22h 57m.

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