What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Palm Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Palm Beach is to fly and train which costs $160 - $340 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Palm Beach?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Palm Beach is to fly and train which takes 4h 27m and costs $160 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Palm Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Palm Beach. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Gold Coast Hwy at Thirteenth Avenue via Brisbane and Burleigh Heads station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Palm Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Palm Beach station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Burleigh Heads station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.

How far is it from Mackay to Palm Beach?

The distance between Mackay and Palm Beach is 913 km. The road distance is 1038.2 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Palm Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Palm Beach without a car is to train which takes 16h 27m and costs $100 - $3,600.

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Palm Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Mackay to Palm Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Palm Beach bus from?

Mackay to Palm Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Palm Beach train from?

Mackay to Palm Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.

Train or bus from Mackay to Palm Beach?

The best way to get from Mackay to Palm Beach is to train which takes 16h 27m and costs $100 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $310 and takes 19h 34m.

Where does the Mackay to Palm Beach bus arrive?

Mackay to Palm Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Mackay to Palm Beach train arrive?

Mackay to Palm Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Palm Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Palm Beach is 1038 km. It takes approximately 12h 10m to drive from Mackay to Palm Beach.

Where can I stay near Palm Beach?

There are 2969+ hotels available in Palm Beach.

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There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Palm Beach by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Robina station, platform 1train
4h 27m
$167–332
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
16h 27m
$107–3,522
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Burleigh Headsbus Pm11
19h 34m
$186–305
Drive 1,038.2 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Palm Beachcar 1,038.2 km
12h 10m
$187–269
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
21h 31m
$183–401

Mackay to Palm Beach by train, tram, and bus

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Distance: 912.7 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Mackay to Gold Coast Hwy at Thirteenth Avenue via Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 4, Burleigh Heads station, platform 2, and Burleigh Heads station, stop B in around 16h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Gold Coast Hwy at Thirteenth Avenue via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Brisbane, Burleigh Heads, and Burleigh Heads station, stop B in around 19h 34m.

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