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How to get fromNorth Mackay to Hervey Bayby train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Maryborough Westtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    11h 26m
    $115–2,648

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sarina to Bundabergtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg to Hervey Baybus bus Brisbane
    15h 34m
    $94–2,175

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarina to Hervey Baybus bus Brisbane
    15h 23m
    $98–258

  4. Drive 719.9 km

    1. Drive from North Mackay to Hervey Baycar car 719.9 km
    8h 17m
    $129–187

  5. Fly from Mackay

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane MKY - HVB
    7h 10m
    $521–588

  6. Bus via Agnes Water Fingerboard Road

    1. Take the bus from Sarina to Agnes Water Fingerboard Roadbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Agnes Water Fingerboard Road to Hervey Baybus bus Pm19
    15h 25m
    $102–143

  7. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane PPP - HVB
    7h 7m
    $530–1,599

North Mackay to Hervey Bay by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration15h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 731.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 26m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Maryborough West 4 times a week. Tickets cost $75–2,561 and the journey takes 8h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Sarina to Hervey Bay 3 times a day. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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