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How to get fromShute Harbour to Mackay Airport (MKY)by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus Brisbane
    4h 37m
    $30–60

  2. Bus via Mackay

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus Au050 / ...
    5h 6m
    $20–36

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Proserpine, Mill Streetbus bus 860
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    4h 53m
    $38–482

  4. Drive 164.1 km

    1. Drive from Shute Harbour to Mackay Airport (MKY)car car 164.1 km
    2h 4m
    $30–42

Shute Harbour to Mackay Airport (MKY) by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Shute Harbour, QLD, Australia and Mackay Airport (MKY), Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Airlie Beach to Mackay 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 2h. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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