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

The cheapest way to get from Gumlu to Mackay is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gumlu to Mackay is to drive and fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $240 - $600.

How far is it from Gumlu to Mackay?

The distance between Gumlu and Mackay is 318 km. The road distance is 251.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Gumlu to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $110 - $1,300.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Gumlu to Mackay, including transfers.

Train or bus from Gumlu to Mackay?

The best way to get from Gumlu to Mackay is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $110 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 5h 26m.

Can I drive from Gumlu to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Gumlu to Mackay is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Gumlu to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 85+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Home Hill to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
3h 59m
$113–1,217
Drive 251.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Gumlu to Mackaycar 251.5 km
2h 54m
$48–69
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Gumlu to Bowentaxi
2. Take the bus from Bowen to Mackaybus Pm19
4h 36m
$209–261
Drive, fly
1. Drive from Gumlu to Townsville-Airport-TSVcar
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY)plane TSV - MKY
2h 48m
$247–589
Bus
1. Take the bus from Home Hill to Mackaybus Brisbane
5h 26m
$144–237

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 318.3 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Home Hill to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $14–1,045 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Home Hill to Mackay 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 5h. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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