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

The cheapest way to get from Garbutt to Mackay is to bus via Bowen which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Garbutt to Mackay is to fly which takes 1h and costs $220 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Garbutt and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Garbutt to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Peel St at Lancaster Street and arriving at Mackay via Townsville City bus hub Stop A and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Garbutt to Mackay?

The distance between Garbutt and Mackay is 330 km. The road distance is 391.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Garbutt to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $19 - $1,400.

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

It takes approximately 1h to fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY), including transfers and time at the airport.

Where do I catch the Garbutt to Mackay bus from?

Garbutt to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Train, bus or fly from Garbutt to Mackay?

The best way to get from Garbutt to Mackay is to fly which takes 1h and costs $220 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $1,400 and takes 6h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 7h 51m.

How long is the flight from Garbutt to Mackay?

The quickest flight from Townsville Airport Airport to Mackay Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.

Where does the Garbutt to Mackay bus arrive?

Garbutt to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Mackay station.

Can I drive from Garbutt to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Garbutt to Mackay is 391 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Garbutt to Mackay.

Which airlines fly from Townsville Airport Airport to Mackay Airport?

Qantas offers flights from Townsville Airport Airport to Mackay Airport.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 86+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY)plane TSV - MKY
1h
$220–550
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Townsville to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
6h 5m
$20–1,400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Mackaybus Brisbane
7h 51m
$62–152
Drive 391.4 km
1. Drive from Garbutt to Mackaycar 391.4 km
4h 41m
$75–108
Bus via Bowen
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus Pm19
2. Take the bus from Bowen to Mackaybus Pm19
8h 46m
$72–106

Garbutt to Mackay by bus and train

4Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 329.8 km
Duration: 1h

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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