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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MKY - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Yamba YHAbus bus
    7h 25m
    $222–703

  2. Train, bus via Grafton

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to Claude St At Wooli Stbus bus 380
    20h 22m
    $136–3,688

  3. Bus via Byron Bay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Yamba YHAbus bus
    23h 45m
    $238–368

  4. Drive 1,225.3 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Yambacar car 1,225.3 km
    14h 9m
    $222–320

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Yamba YHAbus bus Sydney
    21h 45m
    $159–3,629

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to MacLeanbus bus Pm11
    27h 12m
    $189–265

Mackay to Yamba by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration20h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,241.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Mackay to Yamba YHA via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station, and Byron Bay in around 23h 45m.

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