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How to get fromMackay to Long Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Mackay to Long Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Palm Bayferry ferry
    4h 19m
    $99–127

  2. Train, line 860 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Proserpine, Mill Street to Shute Harbour Marine Terminalbus bus 860
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Palm Bayferry ferry
    4h 55m
    $91–522

  3. Bus, ferry via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Palm Bayferry ferry
    4h 29m
    $92–105

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 172.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Long Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mackay to Long Island. However, you can take the bus to Airlie Beach, walk to Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade, take the line 860 bus to Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, walk to Shute Harbour, then take the ferry to Palm Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Palm Bay via Proserpine, Proserpine, Mill Street, Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, and Shute Harbour in around 4h 55m.

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