What is the cheapest way to get from Tweed Heads to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Tweed Heads to Mackay is to train and bus which costs $130 - $200 and takes 20h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tweed Heads to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Tweed Heads to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $120 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Tweed Heads and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Tweed Heads to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Tweed Heads and arriving at Mackay via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.

How far is it from Tweed Heads to Mackay?

The distance between Tweed Heads and Mackay is 924 km. The road distance is 1050 km.

How do I travel from Tweed Heads to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Tweed Heads to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 16h 46m and costs $45 - $3,600.

How long does it take to get from Tweed Heads to Mackay?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Tweed Heads to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tweed Heads to Mackay bus from?

Tweed Heads to Mackay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Tweed Heads station.

Train or bus from Tweed Heads to Mackay?

The best way to get from Tweed Heads to Mackay is to train which takes 16h 46m and costs $45 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $390 and takes 19h 25m.

Where does the Tweed Heads to Mackay bus arrive?

Tweed Heads to Mackay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Tweed Heads and Mackay?

Mackay is 1h behind Tweed Heads. It is currently 7:08 PM in Tweed Heads and 6:08 PM in Mackay.

Can I drive from Tweed Heads to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Tweed Heads to Mackay is 1050 km. It takes approximately 12h 18m to drive from Tweed Heads to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 82+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 1 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
5h 33m
$122–300
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
16h 46m
$47–3,602
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Brisbanebus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus Townsville / ...
19h 25m
$174–384
Drive 1,050 km
1. Drive from Tweed Heads to Mackaycar 1,050 km
12h 18m
$187–271
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus Pm16
20h 43m
$132–192

Tweed Heads to Mackay by bus and train

4Weekly Services

16h 46mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 924.5 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Wharf St at Tweed Heads to Mackay via Varsity Lakes station, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 16h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tweed Heads to Mackay via Brisbane in around 19h 25m.

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