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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane TSV - MKY
    1h
    $220–550
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Townsville to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    6h 5m
    $20–1,400
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Mackaybus bus Brisbane
    7h 51m
    $62–152
  4. Drive 391.4 km

    1. Drive from Garbutt to Mackaycar car 391.4 km
    4h 41m
    $75–108
  5. Bus via Bowen

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Bowen to Mackaybus bus Pm19
    8h 46m
    $72–106

Garbutt to Mackay by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Qantas flies from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY) twice daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $19–1,386 and the journey takes 4h 53m.

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