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How to get fromBrisbane to The Leapby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to The Leap by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)planeBNE - MKY
    3h 23m
    $183–424
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street to MackaytrainSpirit of Queensland
    13h 42m
    $105–3,589
  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to MackaybusTownsville / ...
    16h 32m
    $205–417
  4. Drive 966.3 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to The Leapcar966.3 km
    11h 20m
    $187–270
  5. Bus via Brisbane Roma Street

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to MackaybusPm16
    17h 37m
    $192–260

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar96Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and The Leap, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY) hourly. Alternatively, 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.

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