There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Mackay by train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
3h 50m$40–1,087Bus
- Take the bus from Ayr to Mackaybus Brisbane
5h 10m$50–120Drive 301.1 km
- Drive from Ayr to Mackaycar 301.1 km
3h 31m$55–79Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Ayr to Townsvillebus
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY)plane TSV - MKY
3h 51m$253–640Bus via Bowen
- Take the bus from Ayr to Bowenbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Bowen to Mackaybus Pm19
6h 5m$60–90
Ayr to Mackay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Mackay is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Mackay is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $50 - $80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ayr and arriving at Mackay. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ayr and arriving at Mackay. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Ayr and Mackay is 291 km. The road distance is 301.1 km.
The best way to get from Ayr to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $40 - $1,100.
The train from Ayr to Mackay takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Ayr to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Mackay is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $40 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Ayr, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Ayr to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40–1,087 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Ayr to Mackay 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Ayr to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,087
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $50–70
- Gold Class
- $868
- Heritage Class
- $1,087
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Ayr to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $70–110
- Flexible
- $80–120
Bus from Ayr to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $27–40
- Advantage
- $24–40
- Flexible
- $26–40
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Ayr to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Ayr to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Ayr to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Bowen to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Mackay station.
Ayr to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mackay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Mackay is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Ayr to Mackay.
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