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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus Cairns / ...
    2h 49m
    $34–58

  2. Bus via Mackay

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    2h 58m
    $20–31

  3. 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 24m
    $22–453

  4. Drive  160.5 km

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

Mackay to Shute Harbour by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach twice daily. Tickets cost $35–57 and the journey takes 2h. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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