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How to get fromMackay to Mission Beachby train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Mission Beach by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Tullytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    9h 6m
    $179–2,286

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowarybus bus Pm16
    10h 5m
    $100–242

  3. Drive 619.8 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Mission Beachcar car 619.8 km
    7h 24m
    $112–161

  4. Fly to Cairns, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MKY - CNS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Mission Beachshuttle bus
    7h 5m
    $351–632

  5. Bus via Bowen

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Bowenbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bowen to Mission Beachbus bus Cairns
    10h 39m
    $121–220

  6. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MKY - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Mission Beachbus bus
    6h 23m
    $287–683

Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 602.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Mission Beach, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Tully 4 times a week. Tickets cost $65–2,146 and the journey takes 8h 43m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Mackay to Mission / Wongaling Beach Big Cassowary once daily. Tickets cost $85–120 and the journey takes 10h. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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