How to Travel from
Cairns to Macksville
by Route or Car
Nine ways to Travel from Cairns to Macksville
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Cheapest
By car (2 151 km)
25 h 30 min
2151 km.
from $118
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport)
9 h 9 min
1695 km.
from $393.75
Train
32 h 20 min
1694 km.
from $1989.41
Bus
39 h 45 min
1694 km.
from $266.61
Bus, Train
9 h 47 min
1694 km.
from $273.91
Bus, Plane (Fly to Armidale)
11 h 43 min
1695 km.
from $274.85
Bus, Plane (Fly to Brisbane Airport)
11 h 20 min
1695 km.
from $174.97
Bus, Plane (Fly to Newcastle Airport)
11 h 42 min
1695 km.
from $251.55
Bus via Nambucca Heads (Greyhound)
41 h 9 min
1694 km.
from $315.76
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Macksville
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.63–$17.81
Train from Kempsey Station to Macksville
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.82–$5.34
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Macksville
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.00–$16.54
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$190.80–$483.36
Bus from Brisbane to Nambucca
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$55.97–$120.84
Busways
Phone:
1300 692 929
Website:
busways.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross University to Macksville
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$5.98–$7.63
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.83–$6.36
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Macksville
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.79–$62.33
Dorrigo Transit
Bus from Armidale Airport to Urunga
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$55.97–$76.32
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$457.92
Plane from Cairns to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$127.20–$470.64
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.36–$1,081.19
Plane from Cairns to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.64–$763.19
Plane from Cairns to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
6h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.64–$890.39
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$572.39
Plane from Cairns to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.12–$826.79
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.64–$1,081.19
Plane from Cairns to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.48–$483.36
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$508.80
Plane from Cairns to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$534.23
Regional Express
Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.52–$610.55
Link Airways
Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Cairns to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$534.23–$1,081.19
Plane from Cairns to Armidale
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.48–$432.48
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.06–$4,498.63
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Macksville?
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Macksville is to fly and train which costs $86.96 - $369.57 and takes 11h 20m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Macksville?
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Macksville is to fly and bus which takes 9h 9m and costs $304.35 - $706.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Macksville?
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Macksville. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Macksville via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 45m.
Is there a direct train between Cairns and Macksville?
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Macksville station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Macksville Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 20m.
How far is it from Cairns to Macksville?
The distance between Cairns and Macksville is 1744 km. The road distance is 2210.7 km.
How do I travel from Cairns to Macksville without a car?
The best way to get from Cairns to Macksville without a car is to train which takes 32h 20m and costs $59.78 - $3913.04 .
How long does it take to get from Cairns to Macksville?
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Cairns to Macksville, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Macksville bus from?
Cairns to Macksville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Macksville train from?
Cairns to Macksville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Train or bus from Cairns to Macksville?
The best way to get from Cairns to Macksville is to train which takes 32h 20m and costs $59.78 - $3913.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $152.17 - $217.39 and takes 39h 45m.
Where does the Cairns to Macksville bus arrive?
Cairns to Macksville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Macksville?
Macksville is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 03:46 in Cairns and 04:46 in Macksville.
Where does the Cairns to Macksville train arrive?
Cairns to Macksville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Can I drive from Cairns to Macksville?
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Macksville is 2211 km. It takes approximately 25h 56m to drive from Cairns to Macksville.
Where can I stay near Macksville?
There are 268+ hotels available in Macksville. Prices start at $74.75 per night.
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