There are 5 ways to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Townsville by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane MKY - TSV
1h$230–600Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mackay to Townsvillebus Au050 / ...
8h 23m$55–95Train
- Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
6h 20m$64–1,423Drive 392.6 km
- Drive from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Townsvillecar 392.6 km
4h 42m$70–101Bus via Sarina
- Take the bus from Sarina to Townsvillebus Cairns / ...
10h 58m$60–170
Mackay Airport (MKY) to Townsville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Townsville is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Townsville is to fly which takes 1h and costs $230 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Mackay Airport and arriving at Townsville via Mackay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Townsville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Townsville is 330 km. The road distance is 392.6 km.
The best way to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Townsville without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $60 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 1h to fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV), including transfers and time at the airport.
Mackay Airport (MKY) to Townsville bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay Airport (MKY) to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Townsville is to fly which takes 1h and costs $230 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $1,500 and takes 6h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 8h 23m.
What companies run services between Mackay Airport (MKY), Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?
Qantas flies from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV) twice daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Townsville 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–1,386 and the journey takes 4h 47m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Mackay to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,386
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–75
- AChoice
- $65–90
- Gold Class
- $1,106
- Heritage Class
- $1,386
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mackay to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Sarina to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $90–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Sarina to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Mackay Airport to Townsville Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Mackay Airport (MKY) to Townsville bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Mackay Airport (MKY) to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay Airport (MKY) to Townsville is 393 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Townsville.
Qantas offers flights from Mackay Airport to Townsville Airport Airport.
There are 611+ hotels available in Townsville.