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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 14m
    $464–685

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus bus Au001
    29h 11m
    $208–345

  3. Train

    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 35m
    $214–3,799

  4. Drive 1,430.8 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to South West Rockscar car 1,430.8 km
    16h 19m
    $261–376

  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 47m
    $216–795

  6. Bus via First Lane At Smith St

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus bus Pm11
    33h 51m
    $263–521

Mackay to South West Rocks by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,281.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Gregory St After Simpson St via Brisbane, Kempsey, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 29h 11m.

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