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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Childers

Composite routes from Mackay to Childers

Cheapest
8 h 10 min
Car
670 km.
from $36
Fastest
1 h 20 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$763.19
Plane from Mackay to Bundaberg
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$763.19

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mackay to Bundaberg
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$139.92–$508.80

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Childers
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.96–$165.36
Bus from Hervey Bay to Childers
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.45–$24.17

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Childers
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$55.97–$76.32
Bus from Hervey Bay to Childers
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.26–$21.62

North Burnett Regional Council

Phone:
1300 696 272 (+61 7 4160 3555)
Email:
Website:
northburnett.qld.gov.au/
Bus from Bundaberg Train Station to Childers
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Mackay to Bundaberg
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.90–$1,637.23
Train from Mackay to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.08–$871.13
Train from Rockhampton to Howard
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$924.67

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Childers is to bus which costs $47.83 - $141.30 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Childers is to fly and bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Childers?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mackay and arriving at Childers. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct flight between Mackay and Childers?

There are no direct flights between Mackay and Childers. The fastest has 1 change and takes 3h 35m and costs $119.57 - $434.78 .

How far is it from Mackay to Childers?

The distance between Mackay and Childers is 694 km. The road distance is 655.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Childers without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs $47.83 - $141.30 .

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

The bus from Mackay to Childers takes 10h including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Childers bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mackay to Childers?

The best way to get from Mackay to Childers is to bus which takes 10h and costs $47.83 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $31.52 - $1630.43 and takes 10h 38m, you could also fly, which costs $119.57 - $434.78 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Mackay to Childers bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mackay to Childers?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Childers is 656 km. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Mackay to Childers.

Where can I stay near Childers?

There are eight+ hotels available in Childers. Prices start at $55.45 per night.
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