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

The cheapest way to get from Aroona to Mackay is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aroona to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $110 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Aroona and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Aroona to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Nicklin Way at Coora Crescent and arriving at Mackay via Mooloolaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 19m.

How far is it from Aroona to Mackay?

The distance between Aroona and Mackay is 897 km. The road distance is 874.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Aroona to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 14h 12m and costs $90 - $3,200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Aroona to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aroona to Mackay bus from?

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

Train or bus from Aroona to Mackay?

The best way to get from Aroona to Mackay is to train which takes 14h 12m and costs $90 - $3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $350 and takes 17h 19m.

Where does the Aroona to Mackay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aroona to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Aroona to Mackay is 874 km. It takes approximately 10h 21m to drive from Aroona to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 83+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
4h 52m
$118–336
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nambour to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
14h 12m
$92–3,202
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Mackaybus Pm16
17h 19m
$120–350
Drive 874.4 km
1. Drive from Aroona to Mackaycar 874.4 km
10h 21m
$159–229
Bus via Maroochydore (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Mackaybus Cairns
17h 45m
$150–350

Aroona to Mackay by bus and train

4Weekly Services

14h 12mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 897.1 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Aroona, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $90–3,130 and the journey takes 11h 37m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Mooloolaba to Mackay once daily. Tickets cost $120–180 and the journey takes 15h 55m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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