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How to get fromAlpha to Mackayby bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Alpha to Mackay by bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alpha to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Mackaybus bus Townsville / ...
    10h 45m
    $126–270

  2. Drive 463.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alpha to Mackaycar car 463.2 km
    7h 1m
    $84–121

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Alpha to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of the Outback
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    15h 16m
    $96–2,854

  4. Bus to Emerald Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Alpha to Emeraldbus bus
    2. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane EMD - MKY
    7h 21m
    $547–985

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alpha to Rockhampton Railwaybus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    11h 29m
    $115–1,350

  6. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Alpha to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Mackaybus bus Au050-1 / ...
    12h 33m
    $121–230

  7. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Alpha to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane MOV - MKY
    9h 14m
    $252–925

Alpha to Mackay by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 787.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between Alpha, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Alpha to Mackay via Rockhampton in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alpha to Mackay via Rockhampton in around 15h 16m.

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