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How to get fromHornsby to Mackayby plane, train, bus, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Hornsby to Mackay by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Mackay

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane SYD - MKY
    5h 51m
    $213–491

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    27h 53m
    $113–3,845

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hornsby to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    31h 8m
    $167–3,769

  4. Drive 1,703.2 km

    1. Drive from Hornsby to Mackaycar car 1,703.2 km
    19h 32m
    $306–442

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Mackay

    1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane NTL - MKY
    7h 25m
    $212–489

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train
    7h 7m
    $199–1,091

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hornsby to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus bus Townsville / ...
    34h
    $272–519

Hornsby to Mackay by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration27h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Hornsby, NSW, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hornsby Station to Mackay via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 27h 53m.

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