There are 3 ways to get from Bowen to Mackay Airport (MKY) by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bowen to Mackay Airport (MKY) is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Bowen to Mackay Airport (MKY) is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bowen to Mackay Airport (MKY). However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Mackay Airport via Caneland station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Bowen to Mackay Airport (MKY). However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Mackay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Bowen and Mackay Airport (MKY) is 202 km. The road distance is 195.8 km.
The best way to get from Bowen to Mackay Airport (MKY) without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $65 - $750.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Bowen to Mackay Airport (MKY), including transfers.
Bowen to Mackay Airport (MKY) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Bowen station.
Bowen to Mackay Airport (MKY) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Bowen station.
The best way to get from Bowen to Mackay Airport (MKY) is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $65 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Bowen, QLD, Australia and Mackay Airport (MKY), Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Bowen to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–680 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Bowen to Mackay twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Bowen to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–680
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $30–50
- AChoice
- $30–45
- Gold Class
- $543
- Heritage Class
- $680
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Bowen to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Bowen to Mackay Airport (MKY) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Mackay station.
Bowen to Mackay Airport (MKY) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mackay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bowen to Mackay Airport (MKY) is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Bowen to Mackay Airport (MKY).
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