There are 3 ways to get from Mackay to Hideaway Bay by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the taxi from Proserpine to Hideaway Baytaxi
2h 10m$131–592Drive 168 km
cheapest- Drive from Mackay to Hideaway Baycar 168 km
2h 8m$31–44Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus Au050 / ...
- Take the taxi from Airlie Beach to Hideaway Baytaxi
3h 8m$161–204
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Hideaway Bay is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Hideaway Bay is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Mackay and Hideaway Bay is 165 km. The road distance is 168 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Hideaway Bay without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 10m and costs $130 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Mackay to Hideaway Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Hideaway Bay is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Mackay to Hideaway Bay.
There are four+ hotels available in Hideaway Bay.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Hideaway Bay, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Mackay to Hideaway Bay. However, you can take the train to Proserpine then take the taxi to Hideaway Bay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airlie Beach then take the taxi to Hideaway Bay.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–453
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $24–45
- AChoice
- $22–29
- Gold Class
- $362
- Heritage Class
- $453
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $110–170
Taxis Whitsunday
- Phone
- +61 7 4944 4931
Taxis Whitsunday
- Phone
- +61 7 4944 4931
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