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

The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Mackay is to bus which costs $140 - $240 and takes 20h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $120 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Helensvale and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive and arriving at Mackay via Southport and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Helensvale and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Helensvale station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Helensvale station, platform 2 and arriving at Mackay via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

How far is it from Helensvale to Mackay?

The distance between Helensvale and Mackay is 881 km. The road distance is 1010.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Helensvale to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 15h 30m and costs $100 - $3,600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Helensvale to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helensvale to Mackay bus from?

Helensvale to Mackay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Southport station.

Where do I catch the Helensvale to Mackay train from?

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

Train or bus from Helensvale to Mackay?

The best way to get from Helensvale to Mackay is to train which takes 15h 30m and costs $100 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 20h 18m.

Where does the Helensvale to Mackay bus arrive?

Helensvale to Mackay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Helensvale to Mackay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Helensvale to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Mackay is 1010 km. It takes approximately 11h 50m to drive from Helensvale to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 71+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Helensvale to Mackay by train, plane, bus, or car

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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 16m
$120–327
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
15h 30m
$100–3,600
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 22m
$160–350
Drive 1,010.2 km
1. Drive from Helensvale to Mackaycar 1,010.2 km
11h 50m
$178–257
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southport to Brisbanebus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus Au050-1 / ...
20h 18m
$140–240

Helensvale to Mackay by train

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Distance: 881.3 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Mackay via Roma Street in around 15h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive to Mackay via Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre, Southport, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 20h 18m.

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