There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Hughenden Airport (HGD) by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mackay to Townsvillebus Townsville / ...
- Take the bus from Townsville to Hughendenbus Mount Isa
12h 51m$148–312Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Townsville station to Hughenden stationtrain Inlander
13h 18m$116–2,906Drive 717.1 km
- Drive from Mackay to Hughenden Airport (HGD)car 717.1 km
8h 7m$131–189Fly Mackay to Hughenden Airport
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane MKY - HGD
15h 25m$260–800Bus via Mackay
- Take the bus from Mackay to Townsvillebus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Townsville to Hughendenbus Mount Isa
13h$140–247Fly Mackay to Townsville Airport, bus
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane MKY - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Hughendenbus
7h 54m$320–749Train to Townsville Airport, fly to Hughenden Airport
- Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane TSV - HGD
7h 42m$241–2,337
Mackay (MKY) to Hughenden Airport (HGD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Hughenden Airport (HGD) is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Hughenden Airport (HGD) is to train and fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $240 - $2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Hughenden Airport (HGD). However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Hughenden via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Hughenden Airport (HGD) station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Hughenden station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
The distance between Mackay and Hughenden Airport (HGD) is 830 km. The road distance is 717.1 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Hughenden Airport (HGD) without a car is to bus which takes 12h 51m and costs $140 - $320.
It takes approximately 12h 51m to get from Mackay to Hughenden Airport (HGD), including transfers.
Mackay to Hughenden Airport (HGD) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Hughenden Airport (HGD) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Hughenden Airport (HGD) is to bus which takes 12h 51m and costs $140 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $3,000 and takes 13h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $260 - $800 and takes 15h 25m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Hughenden Airport (HGD), Australia?
You can take a bus from Mackay to Hughenden Airport (HGD) via Townsville and Hughenden in around 12h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Hughenden Airport (HGD) via Townsville, Townsville station, and Hughenden station in around 13h 18m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Mackay to Hughenden Airport via Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
Flights from Mackay to Hughenden Airport via Brisbane, Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–800
Flights from Townsville Airport to Hughenden Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Mackay to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,386
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–75
- AChoice
- $65–90
- Gold Class
- $1,106
- Heritage Class
- $1,386
Train from Townsville station to Hughenden station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–1,453
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $50–75
- AChoice
- $70–95
- Gold Class
- $1,161
- Heritage Class
- $1,453
Train from Mackay to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,386
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–75
- AChoice
- $65–90
- Gold Class
- $1,106
- Heritage Class
- $1,386
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mackay to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $75–110
- Flexible
- $100–160
Bus from Townsville to Hughenden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $90–140
Bus from Townsville to Hughenden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $90–140
Bus from Townsville to Hughenden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $90–140
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There is no direct flight from Mackay Airport to Hughenden Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 21h 25m and has one stopover.
Mackay to Hughenden Airport (HGD) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Mackay to Hughenden Airport (HGD) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Hughenden Airport (HGD) is 717 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Mackay to Hughenden Airport (HGD).
Qantas, Regional Express and Virgin Australia offer flights from Mackay Airport to Hughenden Airport Airport.