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

The cheapest way to get from Nambour to Mackay is to bus via Maple St near Garnet St which costs $110 - $170 and takes 16h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nambour to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $110 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Nambour and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Nambour station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Nambour station and arriving at Mackay via Cooroy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Nambour and Mackay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nambour and arriving at Mackay. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 11h 37m.

How far is it from Nambour to Mackay?

The distance between Nambour and Mackay is 903 km. The road distance is 848.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Nambour to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs $90 - $3,200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Nambour to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nambour to Mackay bus from?

Nambour to Mackay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cooroy station.

Where do I catch the Nambour to Mackay train from?

Nambour to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.

Train or bus from Nambour to Mackay?

The best way to get from Nambour to Mackay is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs $90 - $3,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Maple St near Garnet St, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 16h 25m.

Where does the Nambour to Mackay bus arrive?

Nambour to Mackay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Mackay station.

Where does the Nambour to Mackay train arrive?

Nambour to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mackay station.

Can I drive from Nambour to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Nambour to Mackay is 848 km. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Nambour to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 83+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
4h 34m
$118–314
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nambour to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
11h 37m
$90–3,130
Bus via Maple St near Garnet St
1. Take the bus from Cooroy to Mackaybus Pm16
16h 25m
$110–170
Drive 848.1 km
1. Drive from Nambour to Mackaycar 848.1 km
10h 2m
$152–219
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Cooroy to Mackaybus Cairns
16h 46m
$150–330

Nambour to Mackay by train

4Weekly Trains

11h 37mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 903 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Nambour, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $90–3,130 and the journey takes 11h 37m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Cooroy to Mackay once daily. Tickets cost $110–170 and the journey takes 14h 40m.

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