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How to get fromMackay to Tannum Sandsby train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Mackay to Tannum Sands by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Gladstonetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    6h 20m
    $129–1,692

  2. Bus via Mackay

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Gladstonebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    9h 59m
    $61–91

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Gladstonebus bus Brisbane
    9h 30m
    $80–159

  4. Drive  465.7 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Tannum Sandscar car 465.7 km
    5h 19m
    $86–124

  5. Fly to Biloela, drive

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Biloela (ZBL)plane plane MKY - ZBL
    2. Drive from Biloela (ZBL) to Tannum Sandscar car
    5h 33m
    $345–1,096

  6. Fly to Gladstone Airport

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane MKY - GLT
    6h 39m
    $468–508

  7. Fly to Bundaberg, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane MKY - BDB
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg to Benarabybus bus
    8h 11m
    $554–650

  8. Fly to Rockhampton, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane MKY - ROK
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport to Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre to Rockhampton Police Complexbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gladstonebus bus
    7h 24m
    $379–632

Mackay to Tannum Sands by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Tannum Sands, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Gladstone 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–1,597 and the journey takes 5h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Mackay to Gladstone 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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