There are 6 ways to get from Taree to Mackay by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus to Port Macquarie, fly
best- Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Gordon St Before Horton St
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Mackay (MKY)PQQ - MKY
9h 21m$324–1,022Train
cheapest- Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the train from Roma Street to MackaySpirit of Queensland
23h 5m$91–3,801Bus
- Take the bus from Taree to BrisbanePm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane to MackayTownsville / ...
29h 5m$239–474Drive 1,513 km
- Drive from Taree to Mackay1,513 km
17h 52m$287–414Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Taree Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mackay (MKY)NTL - MKY
9h 14m$260–714Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
- Take the train from Taree Station to Urunga Station
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Mackay (MKY)CFS - MKY
10h 39m$240–874
Taree to Mackay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taree to Mackay is to bus which costs $230 - $480 and takes 29h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Taree to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 9h 14m and costs $260 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Taree to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Taree and arriving at Mackay via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Taree station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Mackay via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 5m.
The distance between Taree and Mackay is 1289 km. The road distance is 1513 km.
The best way to get from Taree to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 23h 5m and costs $90 - $3,800.
It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Taree to Mackay, including transfers.
Taree to Mackay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Taree station.
Taree to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.
The best way to get from Taree to Mackay is to train which takes 23h 5m and costs $90 - $3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $480 and takes 29h 5m.
What companies run services between Taree, NSW, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Taree Station to Mackay via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 23h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taree to Mackay via Brisbane in around 29h 5m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,000
Flights from Port Macquarie to Mackay via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,200
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–1,000
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mackay via Brisbane, Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,000
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Mackay via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,400
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Mackay via Sydney, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,500
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–380
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Taree Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–210
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $180–210
Train from Taree Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $29–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Taree Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $28–40
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–3,519
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–290
- AChoice
- $45–230
- Gold Class
- $2,810
- Heritage Class
- $3,519
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Gordon St Before Horton St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Taree to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $150–210
- Advantage
- $180–270
- Flexible
- $230–350
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Taree to Mackay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Mackay is 1h behind Taree. It is currently 9:42 AM in Taree and 8:42 AM in Mackay.
Taree to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taree to Mackay is 1513 km. It takes approximately 17h 52m to drive from Taree to Mackay.
There are 86+ hotels available in Mackay.