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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Cobar

Composite routes from Mackay to Cobar

Cheapest
18 h 37 min
Car
1607 km.
from $88
Other
10 h 26 min
Plane, Bus
1196 km.
from $417.80
36 h 51 min
Train
1196 km.
from $1209.78
43 h 30 min
1196 km.
from $348.61
11 h 46 min
Plane
1196 km.
from $435.57
12 h 36 min
Train, Plane
1196 km.
from $375.87

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Maitland
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$25.00
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Linsley
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$11.96

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$239.13

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:
$70.65–$103.26
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
14h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52

Sid Foggs Coaches

Phone:
+61 2 4928 1088
Email:
info@sidfoggs.com.au
Website:
sidfoggs.com.au/
Bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$42.39
Bus from Newcastle to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.87–$44.57

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$815.22
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
7h 23m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$478.26

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mackay to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$760.87
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Mackay to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$760.87
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83

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:
$30.43–$2,192.23
Train from Mackay to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.91–$281.86

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Cobar is to train and bus which costs $70.65 - $2282.61 and takes 36h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Cobar is to fly and bus which takes 10h 26m and costs $152.17 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Cobar?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Cobar. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Linsley St At Barrier Hwy via Brisbane Roma Street, Newcastle and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 30m.

How far is it from Mackay to Cobar?

The distance between Mackay and Cobar is 1542 km. The road distance is 1600.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Cobar without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 51m and costs $70.65 - $2282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Mackay to Cobar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Cobar bus from?

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

Where does the Mackay to Cobar bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Mackay and Cobar?

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

Can I drive from Mackay to Cobar?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Cobar is 1601 km. It takes approximately 18h 18m to drive from Mackay to Cobar.

Where can I stay near Cobar?

There are five+ hotels available in Cobar. Prices start at $61.67 per night.
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