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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Julia Creek

Composite routes from Mackay to Julia Creek

Cheapest
11 h 23 min
Car
976 km.
from $53

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Cloncurry
Ave. Duration:
17h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83
Plane from Mackay to Mount
Ave. Duration:
6h 14m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$423.91–$1,304.35

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mackay to Mount
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$815.22

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.48–$92.39
Bus from Townsville to Julia
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$141.30
Bus from Cloncurry to Julia
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$29.35
Bus from Mount Isa to Julia
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.35–$53.26

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$46.74
Bus from Mackay to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$31.52
Bus from Bowen to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$28.26

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Mackay to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$862.91
Train from Townsville station to Juila
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$20.65–$1,510.76

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Julia Creek?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Julia Creek is to bus via Bowen which costs $103.26 - $206.52 and takes 17h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Julia Creek?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Julia Creek is to fly and bus which takes 10h 28m and costs $315.22 - $923.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Julia Creek?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Julia Creek. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Julia Creek via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Julia Creek?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Julia Creek station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Juila Creek station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.

How far is it from Mackay to Julia Creek?

The distance between Mackay and Julia Creek is 1097 km. The road distance is 980.8 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Julia Creek without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Julia Creek without a car is to bus which takes 16h 25m and costs $92.39 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Julia Creek?

It takes approximately 16h 25m to get from Mackay to Julia Creek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Julia Creek bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mackay to Julia Creek train from?

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

Train or bus from Mackay to Julia Creek?

The best way to get from Mackay to Julia Creek is to bus which takes 16h 25m and costs $92.39 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $32.61 - $2391.30 and takes 19h 2m.

Where does the Mackay to Julia Creek bus arrive?

Mackay to Julia Creek bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.

Where does the Mackay to Julia Creek train arrive?

Mackay to Julia Creek train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Julia Creek?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Julia Creek is 981 km. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from Mackay to Julia Creek.
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