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

The cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to Mackay is to train and bus which costs $130 - $200 and takes 20h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $120 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Coolangatta and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Coolangatta to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Griffith St at Coolangatta East and arriving at Mackay via Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 44m.

How far is it from Coolangatta to Mackay?

The distance between Coolangatta and Mackay is 924 km. The road distance is 1047.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 16h 33m and costs $100 - $3,600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Coolangatta to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coolangatta to Mackay bus from?

Coolangatta to Mackay bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Gold Coast Airport station.

Train or bus from Coolangatta to Mackay?

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Mackay is to train which takes 16h 33m and costs $100 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $410 and takes 19h 44m.

Where does the Coolangatta to Mackay bus arrive?

Coolangatta to Mackay bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Coolangatta to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Coolangatta to Mackay is 1048 km. It takes approximately 12h 17m to drive from Coolangatta to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 83+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 1 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
5h 17m
$122–320
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
16h 33m
$102–3,602
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus Townsville / ...
19h 44m
$210–410
Drive 1,047.8 km
1. Drive from Coolangatta to Mackaycar 1,047.8 km
12h 17m
$187–271
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus Pm16
20h 30m
$132–192

Coolangatta to Mackay by bus and train

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16h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 923.8 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Mackay via Varsity Lakes station, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 16h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Mackay via Gold Coast Airport, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane in around 19h 44m.

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