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How to get fromMackay to South West Rocksby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane MKY - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    7h 2m
    $433–993

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Stationtrain train 32
    21h 20m
    $160–3,799

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus bus 3204 / ...
    27h 23m
    $172–250

  4. Drive 1,430.8 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to South West Rockscar car 1,430.8 km
    16h 19m
    $262–378

  5. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MKY - CFS
    2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    8h 57m
    $516–845

  6. Bus via Nambucca Heads

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Nambucca Headsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nambucca Heads Information Centre, Riverside Dr to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus bus 154
    33h 11m
    $255–574

Mackay to South West Rocks by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Mackay to South West Rocks via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Eungai Station in around 21h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Gregory St After Simpson St via Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Kempsey Station, Coach Stop, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 27h 23m.

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