What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Mackay is to bus which costs $150 - $230 and takes 19h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $120 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Mackay via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Mackay via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Mackay?

The distance between Gold Coast and Mackay is 896 km. The road distance is 1023.3 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 16h 7m and costs $100 - $3,600.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Mackay?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Gold Coast to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Mackay bus from?

Gold Coast to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Mackay train from?

Gold Coast to Mackay train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Mackay?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Mackay is to train which takes 16h 7m and costs $100 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 19h 29m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Mackay bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Mackay train arrive?

Gold Coast to Mackay train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Mackay is 1023 km. It takes approximately 12h 2m to drive from Gold Coast to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 83+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
4h 51m
$121–319
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
16h 7m
$102–3,602
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus Townsville / ...
18h 59m
$162–352
Drive 1,023.3 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Mackaycar 1,023.3 km
12h 2m
$183–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus Pm16
19h 29m
$153–226

Gold Coast to Mackay by tram and train

4Weekly Services

16h 7mAverage Duration

$102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 896.2 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Mackay via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 16h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Mackay via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 19h 29m.

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