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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Julia Creekbus bus Mount Isa
    16h 25m
    $167–382

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Townsville station to Juila Creek stationtrain train Inlander
    19h 2m
    $124–3,885

  3. Drive  975.4 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Julia Creekcar car 975.4 km
    10h 48m
    $178–258

  4. Fly to Cloncurry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane plane MKY - CNJ
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Julia Creekbus bus
    16h 59m
    $539–1,773

  5. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Julia Creekbus bus Mount Isa
    16h 33m
    $162–321

  6. Fly to Julia Creek Airport

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Julia Creek Airport (JCK)plane plane MKY - JCK
    17h 35m
    $323–1,062

Mackay to Julia Creek by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,088.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 25m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Julia Creek, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mackay to Julia Creek via Townsville in around 16h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Juila Creek station via Townsville and Townsville station in around 19h 2m.

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