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

The cheapest way to get from Calliope to Mackay is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calliope to Mackay is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $480 - $750.

How far is it from Calliope to Mackay?

The distance between Calliope and Mackay is 479 km. The road distance is 445.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Calliope to Mackay without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $110 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Calliope to Mackay, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Calliope to Mackay?

The best way to get from Calliope to Mackay is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $110 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $1,700 and takes 6h 34m, you could also fly, which costs $480 - $750 and takes 4h 15m.

Can I drive from Calliope to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Calliope to Mackay is 446 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Calliope to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 75+ hotels available in Mackay.

Calliope to Mackay - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Calliope to Mackay by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Benaraby to Mackaybus Pm16
6h 27m
$115–155
Drive 445.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Calliope to Mackaycar 445.5 km
5h 3m
$82–119
Train
1. Take the train from Gladstone to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
6h 34m
$124–1,687
Fly from Gladstone Airport
1. Fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Mackay (MKY)plane GLT - MKY
4h 15m
$482–723
Bus via Gladstone
1. Take the bus from Gladstone to Mackaybus Au050-1 / ...
7h 11m
$117–170
Drive to Biloela, fly
1. Drive from Calliope to Biloela (ZBL)car
2. Fly from Biloela (ZBL) to Mackay (MKY)plane ZBL - MKY
8h 2m
$199–627

Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Mackay (MKY) flights

26Weekly Planes

5h 21mAverage Duration

$387Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calliope to Mackay.

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Distance: 478.5 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Benaraby to Mackay once daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Gladstone to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–1,597 and the journey takes 6h 13m.

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