What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Burleigh Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Burleigh Heads is to bus which costs $170 - $270 and takes 19h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Burleigh Heads?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Burleigh Heads is to fly and train which takes 3h 39m and costs $160 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Burleigh Heads?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Burleigh Heads. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop C via Brisbane and Burleigh Heads station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Burleigh Heads?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Burleigh Heads station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.

How far is it from Mackay to Burleigh Heads?

The distance between Mackay and Burleigh Heads is 907 km. The road distance is 1034.2 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Burleigh Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Burleigh Heads without a car is to train which takes 15h 29m and costs $100 - $3,600.

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Burleigh Heads?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Mackay to Burleigh Heads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Burleigh Heads bus from?

Mackay to Burleigh Heads bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Burleigh Heads train from?

Mackay to Burleigh Heads train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.

Train or bus from Mackay to Burleigh Heads?

The best way to get from Mackay to Burleigh Heads is to train which takes 15h 29m and costs $100 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $270 and takes 19h 37m.

Where does the Mackay to Burleigh Heads bus arrive?

Mackay to Burleigh Heads bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Mackay to Burleigh Heads train arrive?

Mackay to Burleigh Heads train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Burleigh Heads?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Burleigh Heads is 1034 km. It takes approximately 12h 6m to drive from Mackay to Burleigh Heads.

Where can I stay near Burleigh Heads?

There are 2982+ hotels available in Burleigh Heads.

Mackay to Burleigh Heads - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Burleigh Heads by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3h 39m
$162–338
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
15h 29m
$106–3,521
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Burleigh Headsbus Pm11
19h 37m
$174–262
Drive 1,034.2 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Burleigh Headscar 1,034.2 km
12h 6m
$189–273
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Robina station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
20h 48m
$182–423

Mackay to Burleigh Heads by train and bus

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Distance: 907 km
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Mackay to Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop A via Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 15h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop C via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Brisbane, Burleigh Heads, and Burleigh Heads station, stop A in around 19h 37m.

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