What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Palmwoods?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Palmwoods is to bus via Nambour station which costs $130 - $190 and takes 17h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Palmwoods?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Palmwoods is to fly and train which takes 4h 4m and costs $150 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Palmwoods?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Palmwoods station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Main St at Palmwoods station via Maple St at Victory Lane and Nambour station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Palmwoods?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Palmwoods station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Palmwoods station, platform 1 via Nambour station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

How far is it from Mackay to Palmwoods?

The distance between Mackay and Palmwoods is 895 km. The road distance is 855.3 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Palmwoods without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Palmwoods without a car is to train which takes 12h 42m and costs $95 - $3,200.

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Palmwoods?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Mackay to Palmwoods, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Palmwoods bus from?

Mackay to Palmwoods bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mackay station.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Palmwoods train from?

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

Train or bus from Mackay to Palmwoods?

The best way to get from Mackay to Palmwoods is to train which takes 12h 42m and costs $95 - $3,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Nambour station, which costs $130 - $190 and takes 17h 20m.

Where does the Mackay to Palmwoods bus arrive?

Mackay to Palmwoods bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cooroy station.

Where does the Mackay to Palmwoods train arrive?

Mackay to Palmwoods train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Palmwoods?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Palmwoods is 855 km. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Mackay to Palmwoods.

Where can I stay near Palmwoods?

There are 1916+ hotels available in Palmwoods.

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 2 to Palmwoods station, platform 1train
4h 4m
$157–332
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
12h 42m
$95–3,131
Bus via Nambour station
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Cooroybus Pm19
17h 20m
$135–185
Drive 855.3 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Palmwoodscar 855.3 km
10h 10m
$155–224
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Cooroybus Brisbane
17h 23m
$160–368

Mackay to Palmwoods by train

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12h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 895.5 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Palmwoods, 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, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Mackay to Cooroy once daily. Tickets cost $130–190 and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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