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How to get fromMackay to Paronella Parkby train, bus, car, plane, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Innisfailtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    10h
    $123–2,393

  2. Drive  639.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mackay to Paronella Parkcar car 639.4 km
    7h 36m
    $116–168

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Silkwoodbus bus Pm16
    10h 32m
    $158–210

  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 Mourilyanshuttle bus
    6h 29m
    $371–670

  5. Bus via Innisfail (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Innisfailbus bus Cairns
    11h 7m
    $159–311

  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 Silkwoodbus bus
    6h 54m
    $342–721

Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 642.9 km
  • Duration: 10h

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Paronella Park, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Innisfail 4 times a week. Tickets cost $70–2,328 and the journey takes 9h 42m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Mackay to Silkwood once daily. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 10h 15m.

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