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

The cheapest way to get from Beerwah to Mackay is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 10h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beerwah to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $110 - $310.

Is there a direct train between Beerwah and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Beerwah station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Beerwah station, platform 2 and arriving at Mackay via Nambour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

How far is it from Beerwah to Mackay?

The distance between Beerwah and Mackay is 875 km. The road distance is 880.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Beerwah to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 13h 11m and costs $40 - $3,200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Beerwah to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beerwah to Mackay train from?

Beerwah to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.

Train or bus from Beerwah to Mackay?

The best way to get from Beerwah to Mackay is to train which takes 13h 11m and costs $40 - $3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $360 and takes 18h 9m.

Where does the Beerwah to Mackay train arrive?

Beerwah to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mackay station.

Can I drive from Beerwah to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Beerwah to Mackay is 880 km. It takes approximately 10h 26m to drive from Beerwah to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 85+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Beerwah station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
4h 7m
$118–304
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nambour to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
13h 11m
$40–3,200
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Beerwah station, platform 2 to Cooroy station, platform 1train Brgy
2. Take the bus from Cooroy to Mackaybus Cairns
17h 8m
$140–330
Drive 880.3 km
1. Drive from Beerwah to Mackaycar 880.3 km
10h 26m
$159–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Mackaybus Pm16
18h 9m
$122–352

Beerwah to Mackay by train

4Weekly Trains

13h 11mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 875 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40–3,130 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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