The distance between Mackay and Nambucca Heads is around 1,378km (856 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 17h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Mackay to Nambucca Heads by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nambucca Heads → Mackay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Nambucca Heads.
There are several options for getting from Mackay to Nambucca Heads by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$265 ($175) and will take around 24h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 17h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$260 ($175).
The distance between Mackay and Nambucca Heads is around 1,378km (856 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,123km (698 miles)
It takes around 24h 50m to get from Mackay and Nambucca Heads by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mackay to Nambucca Heads is to drive which takes around 17h 25m and will set you back approx A$260 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Mackay and Nambucca Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$265 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mackay and Nambucca Heads. We recommend that you drive to Nambucca Heads. instead which will take 17h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mackay and Nambucca Heads. It typically takes around 24h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mackay to Nambucca Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane and King George Square 2A. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 50m.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Mackay and Nambucca Heads. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mackay to Nambucca Heads. We recommend that you take the bus to Brisbane and then to Nambucca Heads. instead which will take 24h 50m.
The closest major airport to Nambucca Heads is Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mackay and Nambucca Heads. The distance is around 1,378km (856 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mackay to Nambucca Heads is to take the bus which takes, on average, 24h 50m and will usually cost around A$265 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 24h 50m | A$265($175) | once daily | 1,658km (1,030 miles) |
Drive | 17h 25m | A$260($175) | on demand | 1,378km (856 miles) |
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Link Airways
Regional Express
Premier Motor Service
Dorrigo Transit
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
The following major airports near Nambucca Heads offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.