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How to get fromWhitsunday Island to Mackayby unknown, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitsunday Island to Mackay by unknown, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Travel, train

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    1. Walk from Whitsunday Island to Proserpineunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2h 26m

  2. Travel, bus

    1. Walk from Whitsunday Island to Airlie Beachunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus Brisbane
    2h 32m

  3. Travel, ferry, bus

    1. Walk from Whitsunday Island to Hamilton Island Marinaunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    4h 37m

  4. Travel, ferry, bus via Mackay

    1. Walk from Whitsunday Island to Hamilton Island Marinaunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    5h 18m

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Map of how to get from Whitsunday Island to Mackay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166 km
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Whitsunday Island, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Whitsunday Island to Mackay. However, you can travel to Proserpine then take the train to Mackay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Whitsunday Island to Mackay via Airlie Beach in around 2h 32m.

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