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How to get fromMackay Airport (MKY) to Shute Harbourby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Shute Harbour by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    4h 42m
    $22–35

  2. Train, line 860 bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Proserpine, Mill Street to Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ridebus bus 860
    4h 53m
    $41–484

  3. Drive 164.5 km

    1. Drive from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Shute Harbourcar car 164.5 km
    2h 4m
    $30–43

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  • Distance: 175.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Mackay Airport (MKY), Australia and Shute Harbour, QLD, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach twice daily. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 17m.

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