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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Gold Coast

Composite routes from Mackay to Gold Coast

Cheapest
12 h 40 min
Car
1060 km.
from $58
Other
5 h 8 min
Plane, Train
874 km.
from $244.89
15 h 28 min
874 km.
from $1134.33
18 h 45 min
874 km.
from $213.17
6 h 8 min
Plane
873 km.
from $252.20
6 h 33 min
Train, Plane
873 km.
from $268.59
18 h 51 min
Bus, Train
873 km.
from $100.89

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from International Airport Station to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.42–$22.74
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.66–$5.18

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$113.68–$277.88

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.10–$119.99
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Surfers
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.42–$22.74
Bus from Mackay to Aspley
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.10–$119.99

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.79–$366.30
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.42–$694.70

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.79–$442.08
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.57–$479.98
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$138.94–$694.70

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$555.76
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$467.35

Alliance Airlines

Website:
allianceairlines.com.au/
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$202.10–$277.88

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Mackay to Roma
Ave. Duration:
13h 41m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.37–$2,547.48
Train from Mackay to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.55–$327.53

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Gold Coast is to bus and train which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 18h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Gold Coast is to fly and train which takes 5h 8m and costs $81.52 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.

How far is it from Mackay to Gold Coast?

The distance between Mackay and Gold Coast is 906 km. The road distance is 1026.7 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Gold Coast without a car is to train which takes 15h 28m and costs $34.78 - $2282.61 .

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Mackay to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Gold Coast bus from?

Mackay to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Gold Coast train from?

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

Train or bus from Mackay to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Mackay to Gold Coast is to train which takes 15h 28m and costs $34.78 - $2282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $250 and takes 18h 45m.

Where does the Mackay to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Mackay to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Mackay to Gold Coast train arrive?

Mackay to Gold Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Gold Coast is 1027 km. It takes approximately 13h 34m to drive from Mackay to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2386+ hotels available in Gold Coast. Prices start at $83.05 per night.
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