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How to get fromBarcaldine to Mackayby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Barcaldine to Mackay by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Barcaldine Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Barcaldine Airport (BCI) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane BCI - MKY
    7h 25m
    $330–1,000

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Barcaldine to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of the Outback
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    18h 7m
    $47–3,383

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Mackaybus bus Townsville / ...
    12h 40m
    $139–311

  4. Drive 604.2 km

    1. Drive from Barcaldine to Mackaycar car 604.2 km
    8h 59m
    $110–158

  5. Bus to Longreach, fly

    1. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Longreachbus bus
    2. Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane LRE - MKY
    8h 5m
    $465–1,440

  6. Bus to Emerald Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Emeraldbus bus
    2. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane EMD - MKY
    9h 16m
    $552–825

  7. Bus via Carmila

    1. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmilabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carmila to Mackaybus bus
    14h 35m
    $147–281

Barcaldine to Mackay by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration12h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Barcaldine, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Barcaldine Airport (BCI) to Mackay (MKY) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcaldine to Mackay via Rockhampton in around 12h 40m.

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