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How to get fromPort Douglas to Mackayby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Douglas to Mackay by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CNS - MKY
    6h 11m
    $301–605

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    13h 15m
    $121–2,755

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Mackaybus bus Au050 / ...
    14h 11m
    $151–235

  4. Drive 796.6 km

    1. Drive from Port Douglas to Mackaycar car 796.6 km
    9h 41m
    $143–207

  5. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mackaybus bus Pm19
    14h 11m
    $141–195

Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 676.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Port Douglas, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Port Douglas to Mackay via Port Douglas, Cairns, and Cairns in around 14h 11m.

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