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732 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Mackay

Composite routes from Cairns to Mackay

Cheapest
8 h 44 min
Car
732 km.
from $40
Other
5 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
590 km.
from $296.39

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
FlexFlight ApS
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Skytrans
Website
FlexFlight ApS
Website
1h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$178.08–$432.48
Qantas
Website
3h 42m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
$241.68–$635.99
Virgin Australia
Website
6h 56m
Every day
$216.24–$826.79
Skytrans
Website
1h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$178.08–$432.48
Bus operators
Found: 2
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
12h 25m
Once daily
$82.68–$190.80
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
12h 5m
Once daily
$62.33–$89.04
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
11h 9m
4 times a week
$26.71–$1,891.98
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Mackay is to bus which costs $53.26 - $163.04 and takes 12h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Mackay is to fly and train which takes 5h 35m and costs $173.91 - $869.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Mackay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Mackay. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Mackay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Mackay. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 9m.

How far is it from Cairns to Mackay?

The distance between Cairns and Mackay is 615 km. The road distance is 734.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs $22.83 - $1630.43 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Cairns to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Mackay bus from?

Cairns to Mackay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Mackay train from?

Cairns to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Mackay?

The best way to get from Cairns to Mackay is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $152.17 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22.83 - $1630.43 and takes 11h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $53.26 - $163.04 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Cairns to Mackay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Mackay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Mackay is 735 km. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Cairns to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 76+ hotels available in Mackay. Prices start at $63.10 per night.
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