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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville City to Mackay

Composite routes from Townsville City to Mackay

Cheapest
5 h 6 min
Car
389 km.
from $21
Fastest
1 h 3 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$555.76

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.52–$107.36

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.16–$54.31

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.89–$1,002.75

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville City to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville City to Mackay is to drive which costs $47.83 - $70.65 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville City to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Townsville City to Mackay is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $119.57 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Townsville City and Mackay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Townsville and arriving at Mackay. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville City and Mackay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Townsville and arriving at Mackay. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Townsville City to Mackay?

The distance between Townsville City and Mackay is 346 km. The road distance is 389.3 km.

How do I travel from Townsville City to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville City to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $11.96 - $869.57 .

How long does it take to get from Townsville City to Mackay?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Townsville City to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville City to Mackay bus from?

Townsville City to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville City to Mackay train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Townsville City to Mackay?

The best way to get from Townsville City to Mackay is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $119.57 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11.96 - $869.57 and takes 4h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $33.70 - $92.39 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Townsville City to Mackay bus arrive?

Townsville City to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Mackay station.

Where does the Townsville City to Mackay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Townsville City to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville City to Mackay is 389 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Townsville City 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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