What is the cheapest way to get from Shute Harbour to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Shute Harbour to Mackay is to bus via Mackay which costs $21 - $40 and takes 3h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shute Harbour to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Shute Harbour to Mackay is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Shute Harbour and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Shute Harbour to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride and arriving at Mackay via Airlie Beach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Shute Harbour to Mackay?

The distance between Shute Harbour and Mackay is 161 km. The road distance is 160.6 km.

How do I travel from Shute Harbour to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Shute Harbour to Mackay without a car is to bus which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Shute Harbour to Mackay?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Shute Harbour to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shute Harbour to Mackay bus from?

Shute Harbour to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Airlie Beach station.

Where does the Shute Harbour to Mackay bus arrive?

Shute Harbour to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Mackay station.

Can I drive from Shute Harbour to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Shute Harbour to Mackay is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Shute Harbour to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 97+ hotels available in Mackay.

Shute Harbour to Mackay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shute Harbour to Mackay by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus Brisbane
3h 12m
$30–60
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Proserpine, Mill Streetbus 860
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
3h 37m
$22–460
Drive 160.6 km
1. Drive from Shute Harbour to Mackaycar 160.6 km
1h 59m
$30–43
Bus via Mackay
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus Au050 / ...
3h 29m
$22–36

Shute Harbour to Mackay by bus

28Weekly Buses

3h 12mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.4 km
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Shute Harbour, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Airlie Beach to Mackay 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–57 and the journey takes 2h. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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