There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Alva Beach by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Mackay to Ayrtrain Spirit of Queensland
3h 58m$86–1,141Drive 318.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Mackay to Alva Beachcar 318.1 km
3h 47m$58–83Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Ayrbus Cairns / ...
5h 41m$95–175Fly, bus
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane MKY - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Ayrbus
3h 54m$304–674Bus via Bowen
- Take the bus from Mackay to Bowenbus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Bowen to Ayrbus Townsville / ...
6h 5m$105–156
Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Alva Beach is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Alva Beach is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Alva Beach. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Ayr via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Alva Beach. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Ayr via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Mackay and Alva Beach is 308 km. The road distance is 318.1 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Alva Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $85 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Mackay to Alva Beach, including transfers.
Mackay to Alva Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Alva Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Alva Beach is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $85 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Alva Beach, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Ayr 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40–1,087 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Mackay to Ayr twice daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,087
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $50–70
- Gold Class
- $868
- Heritage Class
- $1,087
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $70–110
- Flexible
- $80–120
Bus from Townsville to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $27–40
- Advantage
- $24–40
- Flexible
- $26–40
Bus from Bowen to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $29–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Mackay to Alva Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Ayr station.
Mackay to Alva Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Alva Beach is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Mackay to Alva Beach.
There are 12+ hotels available in Alva Beach.