What is the cheapest way to get from North Mackay to Brisbane?

The cheapest way to get from North Mackay to Brisbane is to bus which costs $140 - $210 and takes 19h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Mackay to Brisbane?

The fastest way to get from North Mackay to Brisbane is to drive and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $400 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between North Mackay and Brisbane?

No, there is no direct bus from North Mackay to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Grendon Street at Ernest St hail 'n' ride and arriving at Brisbane Roma Street via Caneland station, stop A and Sarina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 24m.

Is there a direct train between North Mackay and Brisbane?

No, there is no direct train from North Mackay to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Roma Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

How far is it from North Mackay to Brisbane?

The distance between North Mackay and Brisbane is 824 km. The road distance is 952.4 km.

How do I travel from North Mackay to Brisbane without a car?

The best way to get from North Mackay to Brisbane without a car is to train which takes 13h 50m and costs $120 - $3,700.

How long does it take to get from North Mackay to Brisbane?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from North Mackay to Brisbane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North Mackay to Brisbane bus from?

North Mackay to Brisbane bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Sarina station.

Where do I catch the North Mackay to Brisbane train from?

North Mackay to Brisbane train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.

Train or bus from North Mackay to Brisbane?

The best way to get from North Mackay to Brisbane is to train which takes 13h 50m and costs $120 - $3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 19h 24m.

Where does the North Mackay to Brisbane bus arrive?

North Mackay to Brisbane bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where does the North Mackay to Brisbane train arrive?

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

Can I drive from North Mackay to Brisbane?

Yes, the driving distance between North Mackay to Brisbane is 952 km. It takes approximately 11h 16m to drive from North Mackay to Brisbane.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 2536+ hotels available in Brisbane.

North Mackay to Brisbane - 7 ways to travel via train, line 305 bus, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from North Mackay to Brisbane by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Line 305 bus to Mackay, fly, train
best
1. Take the bus from Grendon St at King Street to River St at MacAlister Streetbus
2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Central station, platform 1train
4h 11m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
13h 50m
$129–3,634
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sarina to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
19h 24m
$140–210
Drive 952.4 km
1. Drive from North Mackay to Brisbanecar 952.4 km
11h 16m
$172–248
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly
1. Drive from North Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MOV - BNE
4h 20m
$403–775
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PPP - BNE
4h 58m
$269–1,180
Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Sarina to Brisbanebus Brisbane
20h 59m
$170–410

North Mackay to Brisbane by bus

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19h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 823.9 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between North Mackay, QLD, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Roma Street 4 times a week. Tickets cost $100–3,519 and the journey takes 13h 41m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Sarina to Brisbane Roma Street once daily. Tickets cost $140–210 and the journey takes 16h 30m.

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