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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Babinda

Composite routes from Mackay to Babinda

Cheapest
7 h 59 min
Car
673 km.
from $37

Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$380.43

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$532.61
Plane from Mackay to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$445.65

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mackay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$543.48

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$380.43

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Babinda
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$152.17

Mission Link

Phone:
+61 (0)407 337 661
Email:
Website:
missionlink.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Airport to Babinda
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Babinda
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.00–$70.65

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Mackay to Babinda
Ave. Duration:
10h 19m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$1,454.85
Train from Mackay to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.80–$270.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Babinda is to bus which costs $50 - $152.17 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Babinda is to fly and drive which takes 5h 43m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Babinda?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mackay and arriving at Babinda. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Babinda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mackay and arriving at Babinda. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 19m.

How far is it from Mackay to Babinda?

The distance between Mackay and Babinda is 652 km. The road distance is 681.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Babinda without a car is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs $19.57 - $1521.74 .

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

The train from Mackay to Babinda takes 10h 19m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Babinda bus from?

Mackay to Babinda bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mackay station.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Babinda train from?

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

Train or bus from Mackay to Babinda?

The best way to get from Mackay to Babinda is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs $19.57 - $1521.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $152.17 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Mackay to Babinda bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mackay to Babinda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mackay to Babinda?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Babinda is 682 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Mackay to Babinda.

Where can I stay near Babinda?

There are 15+ hotels available in Babinda. Prices start at $37.24 per night.
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