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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardwell to Mackay

Composite routes from Cardwell to Mackay

Cheapest
6 h 57 min
Car
553 km.
from $30

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$543.48

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$706.52

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$130.43

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.48–$59.78

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cardwell to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.39–$1,236.41
Train from Cardwell to Babinda
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.91–$279.58

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Mackay is to bus which costs $43.48 - $130.43 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardwell to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Cardwell to Mackay is to drive which takes 7h 17m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardwell and Mackay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardwell Brasenose Street and arriving at Mackay. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cardwell and Mackay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardwell and arriving at Mackay. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Cardwell to Mackay?

The distance between Cardwell and Mackay is 532 km. The road distance is 552.7 km.

How do I travel from Cardwell to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Cardwell to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs $17.39 - $1304.35 .

How long does it take to get from Cardwell to Mackay?

The train from Cardwell to Mackay takes 7h 35m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Mackay bus from?

Cardwell to Mackay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cardwell Brasenose Street station.

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Mackay train from?

Cardwell to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cardwell station.

Train or bus from Cardwell to Mackay?

The best way to get from Cardwell to Mackay is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs $17.39 - $1304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.48 - $130.43 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Cardwell to Mackay bus arrive?

Cardwell to Mackay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Mackay station.

What is the time difference between Cardwell and Mackay?

It is currently 20:04 at both, Cardwell and Mackay.

Where does the Cardwell to Mackay train arrive?

Cardwell to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mackay station.

Can I drive from Cardwell to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardwell to Mackay is 553 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Cardwell to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 76+ hotels available in Mackay. Prices start at $64.48 per night.
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