What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Coolangatta?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Coolangatta is to train which costs $100 - $3,600 and takes 16h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Coolangatta?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Coolangatta is to fly and train which takes 4h 25m and costs $160 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Brisbane Roma Street and Gold Coast Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Coolangatta 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 16h 4m.

How far is it from Mackay to Coolangatta?

The distance between Mackay and Coolangatta is 923 km. The road distance is 1047.8 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Coolangatta without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Coolangatta without a car is to train which takes 16h 4m and costs $100 - $3,600.

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Coolangatta?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Mackay to Coolangatta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Coolangatta bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mackay to Coolangatta train from?

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

Train or bus from Mackay to Coolangatta?

The best way to get from Mackay to Coolangatta is to train which takes 16h 4m and costs $100 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $310 and takes 19h 39m.

Where does the Mackay to Coolangatta bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mackay to Coolangatta train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mackay to Coolangatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Coolangatta is 1048 km. It takes approximately 12h 17m to drive from Mackay to Coolangatta.

Where can I stay near Coolangatta?

There are 528+ hotels available in Coolangatta.

Mackay to Coolangatta - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and 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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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
4h 25m
$165–365
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 / ...
16h 4m
$106–3,521
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
19h 39m
$207–306
Drive 1,047.8 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Coolangattacar 1,047.8 km
12h 17m
$191–276
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
21h 10m
$182–423

Mackay to Coolangatta by train and bus

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Distance: 923.3 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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 B in around 16h 4m. 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 39m.

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