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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Cairns City

Composite routes from Mackay to Cairns City

Cheapest
8 h 42 min
Car
731 km.
from $40
Fastest
1 h 23 min
Plane
Other
5 h 24 min
Train, Plane
590 km.
from $305.22

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
$151.57–$454.72
Qantas
Website
3h 55m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$239.99–$631.55
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 43m
Every day
$214.73–$821.01
Skytrans
Website
1h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$151.57–$454.72
Bus operators
Found: 2
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
12h 10m
Once daily
$82.10–$202.10
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
12h 10m
Once daily
$63.15–$88.42
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 27m
4 times a week
$26.53–$1,919.72
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Cairns City is to bus which costs $54.35 - $173.91 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Cairns City is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $173.91 - $923.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Cairns City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mackay and arriving at Cairns. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Cairns City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mackay and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 11h 27m.

How far is it from Mackay to Cairns City?

The distance between Mackay and Cairns City is 617 km. The road distance is 739.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Cairns City without a car is to train which takes 11h 27m and costs $22.83 - $1739.13 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Mackay to Cairns City, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Mackay to Cairns City?

The best way to get from Mackay to Cairns City is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $152.17 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22.83 - $1739.13 and takes 11h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $54.35 - $173.91 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Mackay to Cairns City bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mackay to Cairns City train arrive?

Mackay to Cairns City train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Cairns City?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Cairns City is 740 km. It takes approximately 9h 32m to drive from Mackay to Cairns City.

Where can I stay near Cairns City?

There are 828+ hotels available in Cairns City. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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