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How to get fromMackay to South West Rocksby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to South West Rocks by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane MKY - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    8h 9m
    $563–693

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Stationtrain train 32
    21h 35m
    $224–3,799

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus bus Au001
    28h 59m
    $242–366

  4. Drive  1,430.8 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to South West Rockscar car 1,430.8 km
    16h 20m
    $297–429

  5. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MKY - CFS
    2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    9h 12m
    $635–1,294

  6. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus bus Pm11
    33h 8m
    $268–554

Mackay to South West Rocks by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,281.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Mackay to South West Rocks via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Eungai Station in around 21h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone St via Brisbane, Kempsey, and Belgrave St After Stuart St in around 28h 59m.

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