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

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

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MKY - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    4h 56m
    $162–336

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Nambourtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    13h
    $96–3,132

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Mooloolababus bus Au050-1 / ...
    15h 6m
    $120–340

  4. Drive 866 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Mooloolabacar car 866 km
    10h 16m
    $154–222

  5. Fly to Hervey Bay, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane MKY - HVB
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Mooloolababus bus
    9h 17m
    $538–676

  6. Bus via Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus Pm19
    15h 34m
    $126–175

Mackay to Mooloolaba by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 908.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $90–3,130 and the journey takes 11h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mackay to Mooloolaba twice daily. Tickets cost $130–220 and the journey takes 15h 6m. Two other operators also service this route.

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