There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Mackay Airport (MKY) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY)plane TSV - MKY
55 min$230–600Bus via Mackay
cheapest- Take the bus from Townsville to Mackaybus Au050-1 / ...
8h 22m$55–95Train
- Take the train from Townsville to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
6h 25m$66–1,406Bus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Mackaybus Brisbane
7h 58m$60–150Drive 392.3 km
- Drive from Townsville to Mackay Airport (MKY)car 392.3 km
4h 42m$70–101
Townsville to Mackay Airport (MKY) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Mackay Airport (MKY) is to bus via Mackay which costs $55 - $95 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Townsville to Mackay Airport (MKY) is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $230 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Mackay Airport (MKY). However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Mackay Airport via Caneland station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Mackay Airport (MKY). However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Mackay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Townsville and Mackay Airport (MKY) is 330 km. The road distance is 392.3 km.
The best way to get from Townsville to Mackay Airport (MKY) without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $65 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 55 min to fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY), including transfers and time at the airport.
Townsville to Mackay Airport (MKY) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.
Townsville to Mackay Airport (MKY) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.
The best way to get from Townsville to Mackay Airport (MKY) is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $230 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $1,500 and takes 6h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Mackay Airport (MKY), Australia?
Qantas flies from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY) twice daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–1,386 and the journey takes 4h 53m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Townsville to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,386
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–75
- AChoice
- $65–90
- Gold Class
- $1,106
- Heritage Class
- $1,386
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Townsville to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $75–110
- Advantage
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $100–150
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Townsville to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Townsville to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Townsville Airport Airport to Mackay Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Townsville to Mackay Airport (MKY) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Mackay station.
Townsville to Mackay Airport (MKY) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mackay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Mackay Airport (MKY) is 392 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Townsville to Mackay Airport (MKY).
Qantas offers flights from Townsville Airport Airport to Mackay Airport.
There are 99+ hotels available in Mackay Airport (MKY).