There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Tannum Sands by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Mackay to Gladstonetrain Spirit of Queensland
6h 20m$129–1,692Bus via Mackay
cheapest- Take the bus from Mackay to Gladstonebus Au050-1 / ...
9h 31m$62–91Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Mackay to Gladstonebus Brisbane
9h 2m$80–159Drive 465.7 km
- Drive from Mackay to Tannum Sandscar 465.7 km
5h 19m$85–123Fly to Biloela, drive
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Biloela (ZBL)plane MKY - ZBL
- Drive from Biloela (ZBL) to Tannum Sandscar
5h 33m$343–1,089Fly to Gladstone Airport
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane MKY - GLT
6h 39m$465–504
Mackay to Tannum Sands by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Tannum Sands is to bus via Mackay which costs $60 - $95 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Tannum Sands is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Tannum Sands. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Booth Ave near Salmon St hail 'n' ride via Goondoon Street at Apex Park and Philip Street at Gladstone Centre Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Tannum Sands. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Gladstone via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Mackay and Tannum Sands is 451 km. The road distance is 465.7 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Tannum Sands without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $120 - $1,700.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Mackay to Tannum Sands, including transfers.
Mackay to Tannum Sands bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Tannum Sands train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Tannum Sands is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $120 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 9h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $460 - $510 and takes 6h 39m.
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.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Biloela via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,700
Flights from Mackay to Biloela via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,700
Flights from Mackay to Gladstone Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–800
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Mackay to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–1,597
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $50–80
- AChoice
- $80–110
- Gold Class
- $1,275
- Heritage Class
- $1,597
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mackay to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $75–110
- Flexible
- $100–160
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Mackay to Tannum Sands bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Gladstone station.
Mackay to Tannum Sands train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Gladstone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Tannum Sands is 466 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Mackay to Tannum Sands.
There are 29+ hotels available in Tannum Sands.