What is the cheapest way to get from Murwillumbah to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Murwillumbah to Mackay is to bus via Murwillumbah which costs $150 - $230 and takes 20h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Murwillumbah to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Murwillumbah to Mackay is to bus and train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $120 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Murwillumbah and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Murwillumbah station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Murwillumbah Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Mackay via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 53m.

How far is it from Murwillumbah to Mackay?

The distance between Murwillumbah and Mackay is 938 km. The road distance is 1063.6 km.

How do I travel from Murwillumbah to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Murwillumbah to Mackay without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 1m and costs $55 - $3,700.

How long does it take to get from Murwillumbah to Mackay?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Murwillumbah to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Murwillumbah to Mackay bus from?

Murwillumbah to Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Murwillumbah Station, Coach Stop.

Where does the Murwillumbah to Mackay bus arrive?

Murwillumbah to Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.

What is the time difference between Murwillumbah and Mackay?

Mackay is 1h behind Murwillumbah. It is currently 9:31 PM in Murwillumbah and 8:31 PM in Mackay.

Can I drive from Murwillumbah to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Murwillumbah to Mackay is 1064 km. It takes approximately 12h 37m to drive from Murwillumbah to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 85+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Murwillumbah to Mackay by bus, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Murwillumbah Station, Coach Stop to Beenleigh Station, Stand Bbus
2. Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
5h 8m
$129–322
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Murwillumbah Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 175
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
16h 1m
$58–3,618
Bus
1. Take the bus from Murwillumbah Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 175
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus Townsville / ...
18h 53m
$163–368
Drive 1,063.6 km
1. Drive from Murwillumbah to Mackaycar 1,063.6 km
12h 37m
$195–281
Bus via Murwillumbah
1. Take the bus from Murwillumbah to Brisbanebus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus Pm16
20h 55m
$157–228

Murwillumbah to Mackay by bus and train

4Weekly Services

16h 1mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 938.1 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Murwillumbah Station, Coach Stop to Mackay via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Brisbane in around 18h 53m.

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