How to Travel from
South Mackay to Cairns
by Plane, Train, Bus or Car
Schedule
South Mackay, Australia → Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from South Mackay to Cairns
Composite routes from South Mackay to Cairns
Cheapest
9 h 15 min
Car
738 km.
from $40
Route Navigator South Mackay - Cairns
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Lamb Street
Lamb Street, 478 м
478 м
Turn left onto Kippen Street
Kippen Street, 419 м
419 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Juliet Street
Juliet Street, 1 km 694 м
1 km 694 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Evan Street
Evan Street, 1 km 860 м
1 km 860 м
Turn right onto Milton Street
Milton Street, 422 м
422 м
Turn left onto Shakespeare Street
Shakespeare Street, 364 м
364 м
Turn sharp right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 98 м
98 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 6 km 300 м
6 km 300 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 5 km 516 м
5 km 516 м
Turn slight left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 177 km 609 м
177 km 609 м
Keep left onto A1 and drive toward Proserpine
Proserpine, 110 km 938 м
110 km 938 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 1 km 898 м
1 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bower Street
Bower Street, 3 km 75 м
3 km 75 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Townsville
Townsville, A1, 223 м
223 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 79 km 436 м
79 km 436 м
Turn right onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 1 km 89 м
1 km 89 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 152 м
2 km 152 м
Turn left onto Cross Street
Cross Street, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Fulham Road
Fulham Road, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 2 km 993 м
2 km 993 м
Keep left
1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Keep right onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 6 km 162 м
6 km 162 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 151 km 898 м
151 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 95 km 840 м
95 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ernest Street
Ernest Street, 31 km 511 м
31 km 511 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 51 km 50 м
51 km 50 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive off ramp and drive toward City, Portsmith
Ray Jones Drive off ramp, City, Portsmith, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
Keep left
1 km 609 м
1 km 609 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lyons Street
Lyons Street, 324 м
324 м
Turn right onto Spence Street
Spence Street, 297 м
297 м
Turn left onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 245 м
245 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 339 м
339 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 2 km 702 м
2 km 702 м
Turn left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 452 м
452 м
Turn right onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 150 м
150 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 334 м
334 м
Turn left onto McLeod Street
McLeod Street, 106 м
106 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.99–$631.55
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$214.73–$821.01
Bus operators
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Sarina to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.42–$202.10
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.15–$88.42
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
11h 27m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.53–$1,919.72
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from South Mackay to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from South Mackay to Cairns is to bus which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 12h 14m.
What is the fastest way to get from South Mackay to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from South Mackay to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $152.17 - $391.30 .
Is there a direct bus between South Mackay and Cairns?
No, there is no direct bus from South Mackay to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Mackay State High School and arriving at Cairns via Sarina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.
How far is it from South Mackay to Cairns?
The distance between South Mackay and Cairns is 605 km. The road distance is 742.5 km.
How do I travel from South Mackay to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from South Mackay to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs $31.52 - $1847.83 .
How long does it take to get from South Mackay to Cairns?
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from South Mackay to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the South Mackay to Cairns bus from?
South Mackay to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Sarina station.
Train, bus or fly from South Mackay to Cairns?
The best way to get from South Mackay to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $152.17 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $31.52 - $1847.83 and takes 11h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 12h 14m.
Where does the South Mackay to Cairns bus arrive?
South Mackay to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cairns station.
Can I drive from South Mackay to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between South Mackay to Cairns is 743 km. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from South Mackay to Cairns.
Where can I stay near Cairns?
There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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