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

The cheapest way to get from Tenterfield to Mackay is to bus which costs $170 - $390 and takes 23h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tenterfield to Mackay is to taxi and bus and fly which takes 8h 35m and costs $370 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Tenterfield and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Tenterfield to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Manners St After Rouse St and arriving at Mackay via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 24m.

How far is it from Tenterfield to Mackay?

The distance between Tenterfield and Mackay is 1267 km. The road distance is 1160.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Tenterfield to Mackay without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 36m and costs $75 - $3,800.

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Tenterfield to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tenterfield to Mackay bus from?

Tenterfield to Mackay bus services, operated by Ballina Buslines, depart from Manners St After Rouse St station.

Where does the Tenterfield to Mackay bus arrive?

Tenterfield to Mackay bus services, operated by Ballina Buslines, arrive at Molesworth St After Conway St station.

What is the time difference between Tenterfield and Mackay?

Mackay is 1h behind Tenterfield. It is currently 7:15 PM in Tenterfield and 6:15 PM in Mackay.

Can I drive from Tenterfield to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Tenterfield to Mackay is 1161 km. It takes approximately 13h 27m to drive from Tenterfield to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 86+ hotels available in Mackay.

Tenterfield to Mackay - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Tenterfield to Mackay by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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

Bus to Armidale, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Mackay (MKY)plane ARM - MKY
9h 52m
$521–733
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Casino Shopping Plaza, Canterbury Stbus 676
2. Take the train from Kyogle Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
20h 36m
$75–3,766
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus 676
2. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 175
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus
23h 24m
$175–384
Drive 1,160.7 km
1. Drive from Tenterfield to Mackaycar 1,160.7 km
13h 27m
$221–319
Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Casino Shopping Plaza, Canterbury Stbus
2. Take the train from Kyogle Station to Roma Street Stationtrain
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
9h 26m
$147–490
Taxi, bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Tenterfield to Stanthorpetaxi
2. Take the bus from Stanthorpe to Toowoombabus
3. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Mackay (MKY)plane WTB - MKY
8h 35m
$378–1,084
Bus, train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Casino Shopping Plaza, Canterbury Stbus
2. Take the train from Casino Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain
3. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Mackay (MKY)plane CFS - MKY
14h 12m
$483–872
Bus via Casino
1. Take the bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Casino Shopping Plaza, Canterbury Stbus 676
2. Take the bus from Casino CBD Visitor Centre to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus
24h 50m
$211–288

Tenterfield to Mackay by bus and train

4Weekly Services

20h 36mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,267 km
Duration: 9h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Mackay via Molesworth St After Conway St, Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane in around 23h 24m.

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