The average bus between Sunshine Beach and Mackay takes 15h 10m and the fastest bus takes 14h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sunshine Beach to Mackay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Sunshine Beach and Mackay. The earliest departure is at 1:22 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Sunshine Beach is at 3:52 PM which arrives into Mackay at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Sunshine Beach to Mackay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Beach to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Beach station and arriving at Mackay station via Mackay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
Sunshine Beach to Mackay bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Noosa Junction station.
Sunshine Beach to Mackay bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Mackay station.
The distance between Sunshine Beach and Mackay is 708.6 km. The road distance is 941 km.
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Noosa Junction to Mackay twice daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 14h 15m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.