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

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There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Torquay by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane MKY - HVB
    4h 43m
    $500–534

  2. Train, Railbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Maryborough Westtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Maryborough West station to Torquay The Beach Motelbus bus RailBus Connections – Tilt Train
    11h 23m
    $94–2,579

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Hervey Baybus bus Brisbane
    13h 9m
    $102–270

  4. Drive 725.9 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Torquaycar car 725.9 km
    8h 23m
    $131–189

  5. Bus via Maryborough

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Maryboroughbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Station Square Shopping Centre to Esplanade at Fraser Streetbus bus 705
    14h 10m
    $113–183

Mackay to Torquay by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration11h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 602 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hervey Bay (HVB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Mackay to Hervey Bay 3 times a day. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 11h 55m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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