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

The cheapest way to get from Broadbeach to Mackay is to bus which costs $140 - $230 and takes 20h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Broadbeach to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $120 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Broadbeach and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Broadbeach to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Old Burleigh Rd at Britannia Avenue and arriving at Mackay via Surfers Paradise and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Broadbeach and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Broadbeach station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Broadbeach North station, platform 1 and arriving at Mackay via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.

How far is it from Broadbeach to Mackay?

The distance between Broadbeach and Mackay is 900 km. The road distance is 1026.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Broadbeach to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 16h 26m and costs $45 - $3,600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Broadbeach to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Broadbeach to Mackay bus from?

Broadbeach to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Broadbeach to Mackay train from?

Broadbeach to Mackay train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Broadbeach to Mackay?

The best way to get from Broadbeach to Mackay is to train which takes 16h 26m and costs $45 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 20h 38m.

Where does the Broadbeach to Mackay bus arrive?

Broadbeach to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Broadbeach to Mackay train arrive?

Broadbeach to Mackay train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Broadbeach to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Broadbeach to Mackay is 1026 km. It takes approximately 12h 5m to drive from Broadbeach to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 86+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
5h 12m
$120–328
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
16h 26m
$46–3,602
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus Townsville / ...
19h 18m
$152–352
Drive 1,026.1 km
1. Drive from Broadbeach to Mackaycar 1,026.1 km
12h 5m
$194–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus Pm16
20h 38m
$148–226

Broadbeach to Mackay by tram and train

4Weekly Services

16h 26mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 899.8 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from Broadbeach North station, platform 1 to Mackay via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 16h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Burleigh Rd at Britannia Avenue to Mackay via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 20h 38m.

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