What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Tweed Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Tweed Heads is to bus which costs $160 - $230 and takes 20h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Tweed Heads?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Tweed Heads is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs $120 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Tweed Heads?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Tweed Heads. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Tweed Heads via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

How far is it from Mackay to Tweed Heads?

The distance between Mackay and Tweed Heads is 925 km. The road distance is 1050.1 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Tweed Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Tweed Heads without a car is to train which takes 16h 30m and costs $50 - $3,600.

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Tweed Heads?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Mackay to Tweed Heads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Tweed Heads bus from?

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

Train or bus from Mackay to Tweed Heads?

The best way to get from Mackay to Tweed Heads is to train which takes 16h 30m and costs $50 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $230 and takes 20h 10m.

Where does the Mackay to Tweed Heads bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Mackay and Tweed Heads?

Tweed Heads is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 2:43 PM in Mackay and 3:43 PM in Tweed Heads.

Can I drive from Mackay to Tweed Heads?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Tweed Heads is 1050 km. It takes approximately 12h 18m to drive from Mackay to Tweed Heads.

Where can I stay near Tweed Heads?

There are 2712+ hotels available in Tweed Heads.

Mackay to Tweed Heads - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Tweed Heads by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
4h 51m
$126–298
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
16h 30m
$52–3,521
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Tweed Headsbus Pm11
20h 10m
$160–225
Drive 1,050.1 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Tweed Headscar 1,050.1 km
12h 18m
$187–271
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
21h 38m
$171–397

Mackay to Tweed Heads by train and bus

4Weekly Services

16h 30mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 924.6 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Mackay to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station in around 16h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Tweed Heads via Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane in around 20h 10m.

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