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How to get fromGold Coast Airport (OOL) to Mackayby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Mackay by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane BNE - MKY
    5h 13m
    $162–340

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    16h 23m
    $102–3,602

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus bus Townsville / ...
    19h 15m
    $162–352

  4. Drive 1,045.4 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Mackaycar car 1,045.4 km
    12h 14m
    $187–270

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus bus Au050-1 / ...
    19h 22m
    $201–317

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Mackay by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 920.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Gold Coast Airport to Mackay via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 16h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gold Coast Airport to Mackay via Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 19h 22m.

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