What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Nowra?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Nowra is to bus which costs $230 - $330 and takes 38h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Nowra?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Nowra is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $500 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Nowra?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Nowra. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Nowra via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 5m.

How far is it from Mackay to Nowra?

The distance between Mackay and Nowra is 1583 km. The road distance is 1872.9 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Nowra without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Nowra without a car is to train which takes 33h 14m and costs $130 - $3,900.

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Nowra?

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Mackay to Nowra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Nowra bus from?

Mackay to Nowra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mackay station.

Train, bus or fly from Mackay to Nowra?

The best way to get from Mackay to Nowra is to train which takes 33h 14m and costs $130 - $3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $330 and takes 38h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $1,400 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Mackay to Nowra bus arrive?

Mackay to Nowra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Nowra?

Nowra is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 4:48 PM in Mackay and 5:48 PM in Nowra.

Can I drive from Mackay to Nowra?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Nowra is 1873 km. It takes approximately 21h 44m to drive from Mackay to Nowra.

Where can I stay near Nowra?

There are 1288+ hotels available in Nowra.

Mackay to Nowra - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Mackay to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MKY - SYD
2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain
8h 7m
$244–542
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
33h 14m
$135–3,808
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Nowrabus Pm2
38h 5m
$231–330
Drive 1,872.9 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Nowracar 1,872.9 km
21h 44m
$357–515
Fly Mackay to Wollongong
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Wollongong (WOL)plane MKY - WOL
7h 1m
$501–1,357
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PPP - SYD
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain
8h 57m
$229–1,213
Fly Mackay to Canberra International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MKY - CBR
2. Take the bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus
3. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Moss Vale Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Plbus
10h 31m
$273–912
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the train from Central Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
41h 12m
$325–765

Mackay to Nowra by train and bus

4Weekly Services

33h 14mAverage Duration

$135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,583.3 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a train from Mackay to Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl - Stand 1 via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Kiama Station, Bomaderry Station, and Bomaderry Station in around 33h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Nowra via Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Central Station in around 38h 5m.

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