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How to get fromMackay to Silkwoodby train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Silkwood by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Mackay to Cardwelltrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Silkwoodbus bus Pm16
    10h 6m
    $89–2,025

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Silkwoodbus bus Pm16
    10h 15m
    $95–140

  3. Drive  617.2 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Silkwoodcar car 617.2 km
    7h 18m
    $113–163

  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 Silkwoodshuttle bus
    6h 35m
    $342–634

  5. Bus via Cardwell

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Cardwellbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Silkwoodbus bus Pm16
    11h 21m
    $105–160

  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 36m
    $284–652

Mackay to Silkwood by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 624.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Silkwood, QLD, Australia?

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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