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 - $130 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 20m and costs $460 - $750.

How far is it from Calliope to Mackay?

The distance between Calliope and Mackay is 476 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 via Gladstone which takes 5h 46m and costs $120 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m 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 via Gladstone which takes 5h 46m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $1,700 and takes 6h 44m, you could also fly, which costs $460 - $750 and takes 4h 20m.

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 86+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

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

Bus via Gladstone (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Gladstone to MackayTownsville / ...
5h 46m
$129–220
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gladstone to MackaySpirit of Queensland
6h 44m
$82–1,670
Drive 445.5 km
1. Drive from Calliope to Mackay445.5 km
5h 3m
$85–122
Fly
1. Fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Mackay (MKY)GLT - MKY
4h 20m
$467–706
Bus
1. Take the bus from Benaraby to MackayPm16
6h 27m
$105–143

Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Mackay (MKY) flights

15Weekly Planes

5h 20mAverage Duration

$222Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calliope to Mackay.

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Distance: 475.7 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Gladstone to Mackay twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Gladstone to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $22–1,597 and the journey takes 6h 23m.

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