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How to get fromAtherton to Mackayby bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Atherton to Mackay by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CNS - MKY
    6h 56m
    $289–590

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Atherton / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mackaybus bus Pm19
    15h 5m
    $131–183

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Atherton to Gordonvaletaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Gordonvale to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    11h 41m
    $218–2,769

  4. Drive 735.9 km

    1. Drive from Atherton to Mackaycar car 735.9 km
    8h 49m
    $132–191

  5. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Atherton / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Mackaybus bus Au050 / ...
    15h 5m
    $141–233

Atherton to Mackay by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 706.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Atherton to Mackay via Cairns Central Station in around 15h 5m.

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