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

The cheapest way to get from Goodna to Mackay is to bus via Brisbane Roma Street which costs $130 - $190 and takes 18h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Goodna to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $110 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Goodna and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Goodna to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Goodna and arriving at Mackay via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Goodna and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Goodna station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Goodna station, platform 1 and arriving at Mackay via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.

How far is it from Goodna to Mackay?

The distance between Goodna and Mackay is 836 km. The road distance is 968.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Goodna to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 14h 59m and costs $45 - $3,600.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Goodna to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goodna to Mackay bus from?

Goodna to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the Goodna to Mackay train from?

Goodna to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.

Train or bus from Goodna to Mackay?

The best way to get from Goodna to Mackay is to train which takes 14h 59m and costs $45 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $370 and takes 17h 40m.

Where does the Goodna to Mackay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Goodna to Mackay train arrive?

Goodna to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mackay station.

Can I drive from Goodna to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Goodna to Mackay is 969 km. It takes approximately 11h 28m to drive from Goodna to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 86+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Goodna station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
3h 45m
$117–324
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
14h 59m
$45–3,600
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus Townsville / ...
17h 40m
$158–361
Drive 968.7 km
1. Drive from Goodna to Mackaycar 968.7 km
11h 28m
$184–266
Bus via Brisbane Roma Street
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus Pm16
18h 56m
$130–190

Goodna to Mackay by train

4Weekly Trains

14h 59mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 835.9 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–3,519 and the journey takes 13h 23m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Mackay twice daily. Tickets cost $150–350 and the journey takes 16h 15m.

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