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

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There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Taree 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 to Tareebus bus
    7h 4m
    $229–723

  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 Taree Stationtrain train 32
    23h 37m
    $159–3,719

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Tareebus bus Pm11
    30h 47m
    $231–357

  4. Drive 1,513 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Tareecar car 1,513 km
    17h 53m
    $270–389

  5. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MKY - NTL
    2. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Taree Stationtrain train
    8h 51m
    $290–568

  6. 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 Taree Stationtrain train
    8h 53m
    $512–909

  7. Bus via Mackay (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Tareebus bus Sydney
    32h 27m
    $281–662

Mackay to Taree by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration23h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,286.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from Mackay to Taree Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 23h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Taree via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Brisbane in around 30h 47m.

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