There are 4 ways to get from Preston, Queensland (Whitsunday Region) to Mackay by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
1h 42m$54–499Drive 135.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Preston, Queensland (Whitsunday Region) to Mackaycar 135.7 km
1h 35m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Proserpine to Mackaybus Brisbane
1h 42m$56–86Bus via Mackay
- Take the bus from Proserpine to Mackaybus Au050 / ...
2h 3m$49–67
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston, Queensland (Whitsunday Region) to Mackay is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Preston, Queensland (Whitsunday Region) to Mackay is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston, Queensland (Whitsunday Region) to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Mackay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston, Queensland (Whitsunday Region) to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Mackay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Preston, Queensland (Whitsunday Region) and Mackay is 133 km. The road distance is 135.7 km.
The best way to get from Preston, Queensland (Whitsunday Region) to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $50 - $500.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Preston, Queensland (Whitsunday Region) to Mackay, including transfers.
Preston, Queensland (Whitsunday Region) to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Proserpine station.
Preston, Queensland (Whitsunday Region) to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Proserpine station.
The best way to get from Preston, Queensland (Whitsunday Region) to Mackay is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $50 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 1h 42m.
What companies run services between Preston, Queensland (Whitsunday Region), QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Proserpine to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $21–453 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Proserpine to Mackay 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Proserpine to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–453
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $24–45
- AChoice
- $22–29
- Gold Class
- $362
- Heritage Class
- $453
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Proserpine to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–50
- Advantage
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Proserpine to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Proserpine to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Preston, Queensland (Whitsunday Region) to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Mackay station.
Preston, Queensland (Whitsunday Region) to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mackay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston, Queensland (Whitsunday Region) to Mackay is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Preston, Queensland (Whitsunday Region) to Mackay.
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