What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Mackay (Region)?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Mackay (Region) is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Mackay (Region)?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Mackay (Region) is to fly which takes 1h 16m and costs $300 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Mackay (Region)?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Mackay (Region). However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Mackay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Mackay (Region)?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Mackay (Region). However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Mackay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Townsville to Mackay (Region)?

The distance between Townsville and Mackay (Region) is 352 km. The road distance is 372.7 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Mackay (Region) without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Mackay (Region) without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $100 - $1,500.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Mackay (Region)?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Townsville to Mackay (Region), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Mackay (Region) bus from?

Townsville to Mackay (Region) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Mackay (Region) train from?

Townsville to Mackay (Region) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train, bus or fly from Townsville to Mackay (Region)?

The best way to get from Townsville to Mackay (Region) is to fly which takes 1h 16m and costs $300 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $1,500 and takes 5h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Townsville to Mackay (Region) bus arrive?

Townsville to Mackay (Region) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Mackay station.

Where does the Townsville to Mackay (Region) train arrive?

Townsville to Mackay (Region) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mackay station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Mackay (Region)?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Mackay (Region) is 373 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Townsville to Mackay (Region).

Where can I stay near Mackay (Region)?

There are 100+ hotels available in Mackay (Region).

Townsville to Mackay (Region) - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Mackay (Region) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY)plane TSV - MKY
1h 16m
$308–667
Drive 372.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Townsville to Mackay (Region)car 372.7 km
4h 26m
$66–96
Train
1. Take the train from Townsville to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
5h 11m
$109–1,465
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Mackaybus Brisbane
6h 31m
$120–224
Bus via Mackay
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Mackaybus Au050-1 / ...
6h 44m
$120–174

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY) flights

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Distance: 352.2 km
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Mackay (Region), QLD, 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.

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