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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Atherton to Mackay

Composite routes from Atherton to Mackay

Cheapest
9 h 17 min
Car
743 km.
from $40

Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

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

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
12h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$173.91

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Atherton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.30–$26.09
Bus from Atherton to Smithfield
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Gordonvale to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
10h 43m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$1,601.71
Train from Proserpine to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.91–$281.86

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Atherton to Mackay is to bus which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Atherton to Mackay is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 37m and costs $195.65 - $978.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Atherton and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Atherton to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Atherton and arriving at Mackay via Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

How far is it from Atherton to Mackay?

The distance between Atherton and Mackay is 747 km. The road distance is 743.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Atherton to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs $108.70 - $1739.13 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Atherton to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Atherton to Mackay bus from?

Atherton to Mackay bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Atherton station.

Train or bus from Atherton to Mackay?

The best way to get from Atherton to Mackay is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs $108.70 - $1739.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Atherton to Mackay bus arrive?

Atherton to Mackay bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Atherton to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Atherton to Mackay is 743 km. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Atherton 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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