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

The cheapest way to get from Gayndah to Mackay is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gayndah to Mackay is to bus and fly which takes 8h 1m and costs $430 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Gayndah and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Gayndah to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Gayndah and arriving at Mackay via Childers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Gayndah to Mackay?

The distance between Gayndah and Mackay is 764 km. The road distance is 695.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Gayndah to Mackay without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 55m and costs $35 - $2,400.

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

It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Gayndah to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gayndah to Mackay bus from?

Gayndah to Mackay bus services, operated by North Burnett Regional Council, depart from Gayndah station.

Where does the Gayndah to Mackay bus arrive?

Gayndah to Mackay bus services, operated by North Burnett Regional Council, arrive at Childers station.

Can I drive from Gayndah to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Gayndah to Mackay is 696 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Gayndah to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 84+ hotels available in Mackay.

Gayndah to Mackay - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Gayndah to Mackay by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Gayndah to Bundaberg Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Bundaberg to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
11h 55m
$39–2,330
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gayndah to Childersbus
2. Take the bus from Childers to Mackaybus Townsville / ...
12h 20m
$92–255
Drive 695.9 km
1. Drive from Gayndah to Mackaycar 695.9 km
8h 48m
$126–182
Bus to Bundaberg, fly
1. Take the bus from Gayndah to Bundaberg Sugarlandbus
2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Mackay (MKY)plane BDB - MKY
8h 2m
$410–581
Bus via Miriam Vale
1. Take the bus from Gayndah to Childersbus
2. Take the bus from Childers to Miriam Valebus
3. Take the bus from Miriam Vale to Mackaybus
12h 20m
$122–255
Bus, train via Oakhurst
1. Take the bus from Gayndah to Maryborough West Stationbus
2. Take the train from Maryborough West to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
12h 53m
$44–2,630
Bus, bus to Hervey Bay, fly
1. Take the bus from Gayndah to Childersbus
2. Take the bus from Childers to Hervey Baybus
3. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Mackay (MKY)plane HVB - MKY
8h 1m
$437–741
Bus, train, train to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Gayndah to Maryborough West Stationbus
2. Take the train from Maryborough West to Landsboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
4. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
10h 50m
$136–1,035

Gayndah to Mackay by bus and train

2Weekly Services

11h 55mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 763.9 km
Duration: 11h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Gayndah to Mackay via Childers in around 12h 20m.

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