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

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There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Griffith by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Griffith (GFF)plane plane MKY - GFF
    7h 11m
    $819–2,690

  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 / ...
    4. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Griffith Stationtrain train 641 / ...
    39h 9m
    $229–3,979

  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 Griffith Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    42h 42m
    $263–386

  4. Drive  1,805.7 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Griffithcar car 1,805.7 km
    21h 21m
    $326–471

  5. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Griffith Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    46h 19m
    $347–624

Mackay to Griffith by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration39h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,491.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Regional Express fly from Mackay (MKY) to Griffith (GFF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Griffith Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Goulburn Station in around 39h 9m.

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