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

The cheapest way to get from Walgett to Mackay is to drive which costs $220 - $320 and takes 13h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Walgett to Mackay is to bus and fly which takes 10h 52m and costs $260 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Walgett and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Walgett to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Euroka St Before Pitt St and arriving at Mackay via Lightning Ridge and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 5m.

How far is it from Walgett to Mackay?

The distance between Walgett and Mackay is 1224 km. The road distance is 1235.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Walgett to Mackay without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 13m and costs $260 - $3,900.

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

It takes approximately 11h 57m to get from Walgett to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Walgett to Mackay bus from?

Walgett to Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Euroka St Before Pitt St station.

Where does the Walgett to Mackay bus arrive?

Walgett to Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office station.

What is the time difference between Walgett and Mackay?

Mackay is 1h behind Walgett. It is currently 7:26 AM in Walgett and 6:26 AM in Mackay.

Can I drive from Walgett to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Walgett to Mackay is 1236 km. It takes approximately 13h 51m to drive from Walgett to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 83+ hotels available in Mackay.

Walgett to Mackay - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Walgett 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 Narrabri Airport, fly to Mackay
best
1. Take the bus from Wattle Plains Property, Kamilaroi Hwy to Burren Junction Public School, Alma Stbus
2. Take the bus from Alma St After Waterloo St to Narrabri Station, Coach Stopbus
3. Fly from Narrabri Airport (NAA) to Mackay (MKY)plane NAA - MKY
11h 57m
$395–1,020
Drive 1,235.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Walgett to Mackaycar 1,235.8 km
13h 51m
$221–319
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Euroka St Before Pitt St to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
2. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
28h 13m
$260–3,824
Bus
1. Take the bus from Euroka St Before Pitt St to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
2. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus
31h 5m
$320–574
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Mackay
1. Take the bus from Euroka St Before Pitt St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Mackay (MKY)plane DBO - MKY
10h 52m
$263–783
Bus, bus to Narrabri Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Wattle Plains Property, Kamilaroi Hwy to Burren Junction Public School, Alma Stbus
2. Take the bus from Alma St After Waterloo St to Narrabri Station, Coach Stopbus
3. Fly from Narrabri Airport (NAA) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane NAA - PPP
4. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
28h 27m
$416–1,680
Bus via Goondiwindi
1. Take the bus from Euroka St Before Pitt St to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
2. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindibus
3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus
33h 15m
$305–544

Walgett to Mackay by bus and train

2Weekly Services

28h 13mAverage Duration

$260Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,223.5 km
Duration: 11h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Euroka St Before Pitt St to Mackay via Lightning Ridge and Brisbane in around 31h 5m.

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