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

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane BNE - MKY
    5h
    $160–338

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    16h 11m
    $102–3,602

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus bus Au050-1 / ...
    18h 53m
    $173–296

  4. Drive 1,023.3 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Mackaycar car 1,023.3 km
    12h 2m
    $184–266

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus bus Townsville / ...
    19h 3m
    $162–352

Gold Coast to Mackay by tram and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 896.2 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Mackay via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 16h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Mackay via Brisbane and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 18h 53m.

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