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There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Goulburn by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Mackay to Canberra International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MKY - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    6h 30m
    $284–436

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Goulburn Stationtrain train 623 / ...
    32h 39m
    $185–3,919

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    36h 50m
    $239–515

  4. Drive 1,809.8 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Goulburncar car 1,809.8 km
    20h 52m
    $326–471

  5. Fly Mackay to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MKY - SYD
    2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Goulburn Stationtrain train
    7h 38m
    $252–640

  6. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MOV - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    9h 20m
    $643–2,164

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Glenfield Stationtrain train T8 / ...
    4. Take the train from Glenfield Station to Goulburn Stationtrain train Shl
    42h 16m
    $346–752

Mackay to Goulburn by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration32h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,664.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Goulburn, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Mackay to Goulburn Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 32h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Goulburn Station, Coach Stop via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 36h 50m.

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