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

The cheapest way to get from Tenterfield to Mackay is to bus via Brisbane which costs $180 - $350 and takes 23h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tenterfield to Mackay is to bus and fly which takes 8h 37m and costs $160 - $460.

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 Tenterfield Rotary Park and arriving at Mackay via Stanthorpe and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 34m.

How far is it from Tenterfield to Mackay?

The distance between Tenterfield and Mackay is 1092 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 19h 42m and costs $95 - $3,800.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m 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 Transport for NSW, depart from Tenterfield Rotary Park station.

Where does the Tenterfield to Mackay bus arrive?

Tenterfield to Mackay bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at St Joseph's School, Corundum St station.

What is the time difference between Tenterfield and Mackay?

Mackay is 1h behind Tenterfield. It is currently 3:16 AM in Tenterfield and 2:16 AM 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 85+ hotels available in Mackay.

Tenterfield to Mackay - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Tenterfield to Mackay by bus, plane, train, 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, bus to Brisbane Airport, fly to Mackay
best
1. Take the bus from Tenterfield Rotary Park to St Joseph's School, Corundum Stbus
2. Take the bus from Stanthorpe to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
8h 37m
$167–451
Bus, train via Casino
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Casino Shopping Plaza, Canterbury Stbus 676
2. Take the train from Casino Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
20h 47m
$72–3,762
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tenterfield Rotary Park to St Joseph's School, Corundum Stbus
2. Take the bus from Stanthorpe to Brisbanebus
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
19h 42m
$95–3,756
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tenterfield Rotary Park to St Joseph's School, Corundum Stbus
2. Take the bus from Stanthorpe to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus
22h 34m
$200–506
Drive 1,160.7 km
1. Drive from Tenterfield to Mackaycar 1,160.7 km
13h 27m
$212–306
Bus to Armidale, fly to Mackay
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 42m
$401–683
Bus, bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly to Mackay
1. Take the bus from Tenterfield Rotary Park to St Joseph's School, Corundum Stbus
2. Take the bus from Stanthorpe to Toowoombabus
3. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Mackay (MKY)plane WTB - MKY
9h 55m
$225–821
Bus, bus to Brisbane Airport, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Tenterfield Rotary Park to St Joseph's School, Corundum Stbus
2. Take the bus from Stanthorpe to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane BNE - MOV
4. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackaycar
11h 8m
$427–771
Bus, bus to Brisbane Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Tenterfield Rotary Park to St Joseph's School, Corundum Stbus
2. Take the bus from Stanthorpe to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane BNE - PPP
4. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
11h 28m
$213–1,231
Bus via Brisbane
1. Take the bus from Tenterfield Rotary Park to St Joseph's School, Corundum Stbus
2. Take the bus from Stanthorpe to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus
23h 39m
$180–346

Tenterfield to Mackay by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

19h 42mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,091.7 km
Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Tenterfield Rotary Park to Mackay via St Joseph's School, Corundum St, Stanthorpe, and Brisbane in around 22h 34m.

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