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How to get fromMackay to Coolum Beachby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Coolum Beach by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MKY - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    6h 2m
    $160–341

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Noosa Junction Stationbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    15h 20m
    $120–192

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Nambourtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    12h 14m
    $154–3,210

  4. Drive 850.8 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Coolum Beachcar car 850.8 km
    10h 13m
    $152–219

  5. Fly to Hervey Bay, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane MKY - HVB
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Noosa Junction Stationbus bus
    9h 32m
    $442–682

  6. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Noosa Junctionbus bus Brisbane
    17h 7m
    $145–375

Mackay to Coolum Beach by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration17h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 934 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $90–3,130 and the journey takes 11h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mackay to Noosa Junction Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–200 and the journey takes 14h 31m.

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