What is the cheapest way to get from Acacia Ridge to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Acacia Ridge to Mackay is to bus via Mitchell St at Acacia Ridge East which costs $130 - $200 and takes 19h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Acacia Ridge to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Acacia Ridge to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $110 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Acacia Ridge and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Acacia Ridge to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Watson Rd at Acacia Ridge and arriving at Mackay via Boggo Road station, platform 5 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 7m.

How far is it from Acacia Ridge to Mackay?

The distance between Acacia Ridge and Mackay is 830 km. The road distance is 960.4 km.

How do I travel from Acacia Ridge to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Acacia Ridge to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 15h 8m and costs $45 - $3,600.

How long does it take to get from Acacia Ridge to Mackay?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Acacia Ridge to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Acacia Ridge to Mackay bus from?

Acacia Ridge to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Train or bus from Acacia Ridge to Mackay?

The best way to get from Acacia Ridge to Mackay is to train which takes 15h 8m and costs $45 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $360 and takes 18h 7m.

Where does the Acacia Ridge to Mackay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Acacia Ridge to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Acacia Ridge to Mackay is 960 km. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Acacia Ridge to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 86+ hotels available in Mackay.

Acacia Ridge to Mackay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Acacia Ridge to Mackay by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Boggo Road station, platform 3 to International Airport Station
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)BNE - MKY
4h 4m
$114–326
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street to MackaySpirit of Queensland
15h 8m
$46–3,602
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to MackayTownsville / ...
18h 7m
$152–352
Drive 960.4 km
1. Drive from Acacia Ridge to Mackay960.4 km
11h 22m
$182–263
Bus via Mitchell St at Acacia Ridge East
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to MackayPm16
19h 15m
$132–192

Acacia Ridge to Mackay by bus and train

4Weekly Services

15h 8mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 829.6 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Acacia Ridge, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–3,519 and the journey takes 13h 23m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Mackay twice daily. Tickets cost $150–350 and the journey takes 16h 15m.

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