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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Forbes

Composite routes from Mackay to Forbes

Cheapest
18 h 16 min
Car
1627 km.
from $89
Other
8 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
1363 km.
from $320.71
37 h 20 min
1362 km.
from $1168.37
42 h 44 min
1364 km.
from $442.04
13 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
1363 km.
from $309.53
44 h 19 min
1364 km.
from $223.39

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Australia Wide Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
13h 54m
Twice daily
$12.63–$34.10
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
16h 20m
Twice daily
$113.68–$277.88
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
17h
Once daily
$82.10–$119.99
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Australia Wide Coaches
Website
4h 20m
6 times a week
$39.16–$54.31
02 9516 1300
02 9516 1300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 4
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Regional Express
Website
Link Airways
Website
Qantas
Website
6h 23m
Every day
$315.77–$947.32
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 43m
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$164.20–$884.17
Regional Express
Website
6h 10m
Monday to Friday
$366.30–$1,136.79
Link Airways
Website
6h 30m
Monday and Wednesday
$277.88–$884.17
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
13h 41m
4 times a week
$35.37–$2,547.48
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Forbes is to train which costs $47.83 - $2282.61 and takes 37h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Forbes is to fly and bus which takes 8h 51m and costs $152.17 - $510.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Forbes?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Forbes station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Forbes Station, Coach Stop via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station and Orange Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 44m.

How far is it from Mackay to Forbes?

The distance between Mackay and Forbes is 1398 km. The road distance is 1627.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Forbes without a car is to train which takes 37h 20m and costs $47.83 - $2282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Mackay to Forbes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Forbes bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mackay to Forbes?

The best way to get from Mackay to Forbes is to train which takes 37h 20m and costs $47.83 - $2282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $500 and takes 42h 44m, you could also fly, which costs $195.65 - $652.17 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Mackay to Forbes bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Mackay and Forbes?

Forbes is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 20:38 in Mackay and 21:38 in Forbes.

Can I drive from Mackay to Forbes?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Forbes is 1627 km. It takes approximately 19h 28m to drive from Mackay to Forbes.

Where can I stay near Forbes?

There are nine+ hotels available in Forbes. Prices start at $65.41 per night.
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