There are 6 ways to get from Boyne Island to Mackay by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Gladstone to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
6h 33m$123–1,686Bus via Mackay
cheapest- Take the bus from Gladstone to Mackaybus Au050-1 / ...
9h 32m$62–112Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Gladstone to Mackaybus Townsville / ...
8h 4m$76–162Drive 464.3 km
- Drive from Boyne Island to Mackaycar 464.3 km
5h 18m$84–121Fly from Gladstone Airport
- Fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Mackay (MKY)plane GLT - MKY
6h 59m$202–702Drive to Biloela, fly
- Drive from Boyne Island to Biloela (ZBL)car
- Fly from Biloela (ZBL) to Mackay (MKY)plane ZBL - MKY
8h 15m$192–682
Boyne Island to Mackay by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boyne Island to Mackay is to bus via Mackay which costs $60 - $120 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Boyne Island to Mackay is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $80 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Boyne Island to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Wyndham Ave near Centenary Dr hail 'n' ride and arriving at Mackay via Philip Street at Gladstone Centre Plaza and Gladstone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Boyne Island to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Gladstone and arriving at Mackay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Boyne Island and Mackay is 450 km. The road distance is 464.3 km.
The best way to get from Boyne Island to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $120 - $1,700.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Boyne Island to Mackay, including transfers.
Boyne Island to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Gladstone station.
Boyne Island to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Gladstone station.
The best way to get from Boyne Island to Mackay is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $120 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 8h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $200 - $700 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Boyne Island, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Gladstone to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–1,597 and the journey takes 6h 13m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Gladstone to Mackay twice daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gladstone Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Gladstone Airport to Mackay via Brisbane, Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Gladstone Airport to Mackay via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
Flights from Biloela to Mackay via Brisbane, Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $170–650
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Gladstone Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–700
Flights from Biloela to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–650
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Gladstone to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–1,597
- 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
- $50–80
- AChoice
- $80–110
- Gold Class
- $1,275
- Heritage Class
- $1,597
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Gladstone to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $75–110
- Advantage
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $100–160
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Gladstone to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Boyne Island to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Mackay station.
Boyne Island to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mackay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boyne Island to Mackay is 464 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Boyne Island to Mackay.
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