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How to get fromMackay to Coolangattaby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MKY - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    4h 18m
    $166–337

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train Bdvl / ...
    16h 8m
    $106–3,521

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    19h 38m
    $202–309

  4. Drive 1,047.8 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Coolangattacar car 1,047.8 km
    12h 17m
    $189–272

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train Bdvl / ...
    21h 14m
    $182–400

Mackay to Coolangatta by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 923.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Coolangatta, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Mackay to McLean St at Queen Elizabeth Park via Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop A in around 16h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Gold Coast Airport in around 19h 38m.

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