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

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Tully by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Mackay to Tullytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    8h 43m
    $65–2,146

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Tullybus bus Pm16
    9h 40m
    $80–220

  3. Drive 592.8 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Tullycar car 592.8 km
    7h 1m
    $107–154

  4. 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 Tullybus bus
    6h 6m
    $273–661

  5. Bus via Cardwell

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Cardwellbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cardwell to Tullybus bus Cairns
    10h 41m
    $100–167

  6. Fly to Cairns, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MKY - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Tullytrain train
    8h
    $286–1,098

Mackay to Tully by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Tully 4 times a week. Tickets cost $65–2,146 and the journey takes 8h 43m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Mackay to Tully once daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 9h 40m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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