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How to get fromBrisbane to Ball Bayby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to Ball Bay by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Mackay, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane BNE - MKY
    2. Take the taxi from Mackay-Airport-MKY to Ball Baytaxi taxi
    3h 48m
    $318–534

  2. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane BNE - PPP
    2. Drive from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Ball Baycar car
    4h 31m
    $175–650

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the taxi from Mackay to Ball Baytaxi taxi
    14h 2m
    $254–3,709

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Mackay to Ball Baytaxi taxi
    17h 19m
    $307–446

  5. Drive 993.4 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Ball Baycar car 993.4 km
    11h 43m
    $179–259

  6. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane BNE - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Ball Baycar car
    5h 46m
    $403–779

  7. Bus, taxi via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus bus Pm16
    2. Take the taxi from Mackay to Ball Baytaxi taxi
    17h 57m
    $287–380

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 864.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Ball Bay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Ball Bay. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Mackay (MKY), then take the taxi to Ball Bay. Alternatively, you can take the train to Mackay then take the taxi to Ball Bay.

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