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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Armidale

Composite routes from Mackay to Armidale

Cheapest
15 h 51 min
Car
1327 km.
from $72
Other
23 h 56 min
Train, Bus
1068 km.
from $1228.14
30 h 23 min
1068 km.
from $327.29
8 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
1068 km.
from $317.68
9 h
Bus, Plane
1068 km.
from $315.16
9 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
1068 km.
from $264.26

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.95–$15.16
Bus from Marsh St At Hall St to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$7.58

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$113.68–$277.88

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.10–$119.99
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Urunga
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.95–$59.37

Dorrigo Transit

Phone:
+61 (0)2 5625 0065
Email:
admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
Website:
dorrigotransit.com.au/index.html
Bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.89–$82.10
Bus from Urunga Station to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$53.05–$69.47
Bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$37.89–$50.52
Bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$60.63–$82.10

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$290.51–$884.17
Plane from Mackay to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
6h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.10–$947.32

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mackay to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.31–$694.70
Plane from Mackay to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$138.94–$757.86
Plane from Mackay to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$138.94–$757.86
Plane from Mackay to Inverell
Ave. Duration:
5h 46m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$126.31–$694.70

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Mackay to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$214.73–$694.70
Plane from Mackay to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.99–$757.86
Plane from Mackay to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.36–$757.86
Plane from Mackay to Inverell
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$214.73–$694.70

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Mackay to Roma
Ave. Duration:
13h 41m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.37–$2,547.48

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Armidale is to drive which costs $163.04 - $250 and takes 16h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Armidale is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $108.70 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Armidale?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Brisbane Roma Street and Urunga Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 23m.

How far is it from Mackay to Armidale?

The distance between Mackay and Armidale is 1083 km. The road distance is 1359.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Armidale without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 56m and costs $86.96 - $2282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Mackay to Armidale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Armidale bus from?

Mackay to Armidale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.

Bus or fly from Mackay to Armidale?

The best way to get from Mackay to Armidale is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $108.70 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $152.17 - $347.83 and takes 30h 23m.

Where does the Mackay to Armidale bus arrive?

Mackay to Armidale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Armidale?

Armidale is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 20:07 in Mackay and 21:07 in Armidale.

Can I drive from Mackay to Armidale?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Armidale is 1359 km. It takes approximately 16h 39m to drive from Mackay to Armidale.

Where can I stay near Armidale?

There are 67+ hotels available in Armidale. Prices start at $56.07 per night.
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