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How to get fromMackay to Whitehaven Beachby train, unknown, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Mackay to Whitehaven Beach by train, unknown, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Walk from Proserpine to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    2h 27m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Walk from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    3h 17m

  3. Train, line 860 bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Proserpine, Mill Street to Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ridebus bus 860
    3. Walk from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    3h 51m

  4. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    3. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    4h 23m

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  • Distance: 170.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Whitehaven Beach, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mackay to Whitehaven Beach. However, you can take the train to Proserpine then travel to Whitehaven Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Whitehaven Beach via Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach Central, and Shute Harbour Marine Terminal in around 3h 17m.

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