What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Varsity Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Varsity Lakes is to bus which costs $180 - $280 and takes 19h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Varsity Lakes?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Varsity Lakes is to fly and train which takes 3h 47m and costs $180 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Varsity Lakes?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Varsity Lakes. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Reedy Creek Rd at Ambassador Drive via Brisbane and Burleigh Heads station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Varsity Lakes?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Varsity Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.

How far is it from Mackay to Varsity Lakes?

The distance between Mackay and Varsity Lakes is 907 km. The road distance is 1032.8 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Varsity Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Varsity Lakes without a car is to train which takes 15h 27m and costs $120 - $3,600.

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Varsity Lakes?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Mackay to Varsity Lakes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Varsity Lakes bus from?

Mackay to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Varsity Lakes train from?

Mackay to Varsity Lakes train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.

Train or bus from Mackay to Varsity Lakes?

The best way to get from Mackay to Varsity Lakes is to train which takes 15h 27m and costs $120 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $280 and takes 19h 45m.

Where does the Mackay to Varsity Lakes bus arrive?

Mackay to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Mackay to Varsity Lakes train arrive?

Mackay to Varsity Lakes train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Varsity Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Varsity Lakes is 1033 km. It takes approximately 12h 9m to drive from Mackay to Varsity Lakes.

Where can I stay near Varsity Lakes?

There are 2955+ hotels available in Varsity Lakes.

Mackay to Varsity Lakes - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Varsity Lakes by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3h 47m
$184–362
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
15h 27m
$122–3,541
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Burleigh Headsbus Pm11
19h 45m
$183–272
Drive 1,032.8 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Varsity Lakescar 1,032.8 km
12h 9m
$187–270
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
20h 31m
$198–443

Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

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Distance: 906.7 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Mackay to Varsity Lakes via Roma Street and Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 in around 15h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Reedy Creek Rd at Ambassador Drive via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Brisbane, Burleigh Heads, and Burleigh Heads station, stop A in around 19h 45m.

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