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How to get fromChilders to Mackayby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Childers to Mackay by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Hervey Bay, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Childers to Hervey Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane HVB - MKY
    5h 31m
    $381–763

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howard to Rockhamptontrain train Tilt Train
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    10h 43m
    $49–2,523

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Childers to Mackaybus bus Townsville / ...
    9h 50m
    $85–230

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Childers to Bundaberg Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bundaberg to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    10h 38m

  5. Drive 655.7 km

    1. Drive from Childers to Mackaycar car 655.7 km
    7h 29m
    $124–179

  6. Bus to Bundaberg, fly

    1. Take the bus from Childers to Bundaberg Sugarlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane BDB - MKY
    6h 52m

Childers to Mackay by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Childers to Mackay twice daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Childers to Mackay via Howard, Howard, and Rockhampton in around 10h 43m.

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