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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Macksville to Townsville

Composite routes from Macksville to Townsville

Cheapest
20 h 17 min
Car
1772 km.
from $97
Other
6 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
1411 km.
from $334.89
25 h 59 min
1412 km.
from $1632.26
33 h 29 min
1412 km.
from $223.65
8 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
1411 km.
from $346.76
10 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
1411 km.
from $363.48
10 h 10 min
Train, Plane
1411 km.
from $239.51
38 h 26 min
1410 km.
from $408.49

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Busways
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Dorrigo Transit
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
6h 19m
Twice daily
$6.52–$15.22
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
24h 10m
Twice daily
$119.57–$315.22
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Busways
Website
1h 3m
Every 2 hours
$4.89–$5.98
1300 692 929
1300 692 929
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
4h 20m
Once daily
$25.00–$33.70
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Dorrigo Transit
Website
3h
3 times a week
$47.83–$65.22
+61 (0)2 5625 0065
+61 (0)2 5625 0065
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h
Every day
$130.43–$652.17
Qantas
Website
5h 17m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$304.35–$923.91
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 15m
Monday to Friday
$152.17–$510.87
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
18h 40m
4 times a week
$42.39–$3,055.13
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Macksville to Townsville?

The cheapest way to get from Macksville to Townsville is to bus via Lismore which costs $108.70 - $358.70 and takes 33h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Macksville to Townsville?

The fastest way to get from Macksville to Townsville is to bus and fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $163.04 - $532.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Macksville and Townsville?

No, there is no direct bus from Macksville to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Macksville and arriving at Townsville via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Macksville and Townsville?

No, there is no direct train from Macksville station to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Macksville Station and arriving at Townsville via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 59m.

How far is it from Macksville to Townsville?

The distance between Macksville and Townsville is 1459 km. The road distance is 1867.5 km.

How do I travel from Macksville to Townsville without a car?

The best way to get from Macksville to Townsville without a car is to train which takes 25h 59m and costs $48.91 - $3260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Macksville to Townsville?

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Macksville to Townsville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macksville to Townsville bus from?

Macksville to Townsville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Macksville station.

Where do I catch the Macksville to Townsville train from?

Macksville to Townsville train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Macksville Station.

Train or bus from Macksville to Townsville?

The best way to get from Macksville to Townsville is to train which takes 25h 59m and costs $48.91 - $3260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus via Lismore, which costs $108.70 - $358.70 and takes 33h 29m.

Where does the Macksville to Townsville bus arrive?

Macksville to Townsville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Lismore station.

What is the time difference between Macksville and Townsville?

Townsville is 1h behind Macksville. It is currently 21:38 in Macksville and 20:38 in Townsville.

Where does the Macksville to Townsville train arrive?

Macksville to Townsville train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Macksville to Townsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Macksville to Townsville is 1867 km. It takes approximately 21h 54m to drive from Macksville to Townsville.

Where can I stay near Townsville?

There are 509+ hotels available in Townsville. Prices start at $57.68 per night.
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