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How to get fromSt George to Mackayby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from St George to Mackay by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    22h 8m
    $211–3,752

  2. Drive  944.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St George to Mackaycar car 944.6 km
    11h 14m
    $171–247

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus bus Au050-1 / ...
    25h 26m
    $261–382

  4. Fly from St. George Airport

    1. Fly from St. George Airport (SGO) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane SGO - MKY
    40h 10m
    $180–650

  5. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus bus Cairns / ...
    26h 35m
    $281–562

  6. Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane BNE - MKY
    10h 57m
    $270–508

St George to Mackay by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration22h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,502.7 km
  • Duration: 22h 8m

What companies run services between St George, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from St George to Mackay via Brisbane City and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 25h 26m. Alternatively, Regional Express, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from St. George Airport (SGO) to Mackay (MKY) 4 times a week.

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