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How to get fromMackay to Shute Harbourby bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Mackay to Shute Harbour by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    2h 45m
    $21–33

  2. Train, line 860 bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Proserpine, Mill Street to Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ridebus bus 860
    3h 20m
    $22–453

  3. Drive  160.5 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Shute Harbourcar car 160.5 km
    1h 59m
    $29–42

  4. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus Cairns / ...
    2h 54m
    $34–58

Mackay to Shute Harbour by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Shute Harbour, QLD, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach twice daily. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 2h 17m.

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