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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Forbes to Mackay

Composite routes from Forbes to Mackay

Cheapest
18 h 18 min
Car
1627 km.
from $89
Other
7 h 12 min
Plane
1363 km.
from $345.95
37 h 28 min
1362 km.
from $1213.01
39 h 27 min
1364 km.
from $421.13
8 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
1363 km.
from $359.16
10 h 13 min
Plane
1363 km.
from $412.25
45 h 24 min
1364 km.
from $225.04

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
6h 42m
Twice a week
$7.58–$17.68
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
14h
3 times a day
$94.73–$227.36
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
17h 20m
Once daily
$75.79–$113.68
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Australia Wide Coaches
Website
4h
6 times a week
$39.16–$54.31
02 9516 1300
02 9516 1300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
6h 30m
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
$176.83–$694.70
Qantas
Website
6h 35m
Wednesday and Friday
$315.77–$1,010.48
Virgin Australia
Website
4h 30m
Monday to Thursday
$189.46–$618.92
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
13h 23m
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 Forbes to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Mackay is to train which costs $47.83 - $2391.30 and takes 37h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbes to Mackay is to drive and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $173.91 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Forbes and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbes station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Forbes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Mackay via Orange, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 27m.

How far is it from Forbes to Mackay?

The distance between Forbes and Mackay is 1498 km. The road distance is 1626.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbes to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 37h 28m and costs $47.83 - $2391.30 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Forbes to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Mackay bus from?

Forbes to Mackay bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Forbes Station, Coach Stop.

Train or bus from Forbes to Mackay?

The best way to get from Forbes to Mackay is to train which takes 37h 28m and costs $47.83 - $2391.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $173.91 - $489.13 and takes 39h 27m.

Where does the Forbes to Mackay bus arrive?

Forbes to Mackay bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Orange Station, Coach Bay 1.

What is the time difference between Forbes and Mackay?

Mackay is 1h behind Forbes. It is currently 15:16 in Forbes and 14:16 in Mackay.

Can I drive from Forbes to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Mackay is 1627 km. It takes approximately 19h 27m to drive from Forbes to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 76+ hotels available in Mackay. Prices start at $64.48 per night.
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