There are 8 ways to get from Hughenden to Mackay by bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hughenden to TownsvilleTownsville
- Take the bus from Townsville to MackayBrisbane
12h 20m$124–277Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hughenden station to Townsville stationInlander
- Take the train from Townsville to MackaySpirit of Queensland
13h 23m$40–2,853Drive 712.4 km
- Drive from Hughenden to Mackay712.4 km
8h 3m$135–195Bus, bus to Townsville Airport, fly to Mackay
- Take the bus from Hughenden to Charters Towers
- Take the bus from Charters Towers to Townsville Airport
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY)TSV - MKY
8h 10m$301–743Bus via Bowen
- Take the bus from Hughenden to Townsville
- Take the bus from Townsville to Bowen
- Take the bus from Bowen to Mackay
13h 15m$134–232Fly Hughenden Airport to Townsville Airport, drive
- Fly from Hughenden Airport (HGD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)HGD - TSV
- Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Mackay
5h 48m$256–439Fly Hughenden Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
- Fly from Hughenden Airport (HGD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)HGD - PPP
- Take the train from Proserpine to Mackay
21h 46m$402–1,529Fly Hughenden Airport to Mackay
- Fly from Hughenden Airport (HGD) to Mackay (MKY)HGD - MKY
6h 50m$226–669
Hughenden to Mackay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hughenden to Mackay is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Hughenden to Mackay is to fly and drive which takes 5h 48m and costs $250 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Hughenden to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Hughenden and arriving at Mackay via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Hughenden station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Hughenden station and arriving at Mackay via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.
The distance between Hughenden and Mackay is 824 km. The road distance is 712.4 km.
The best way to get from Hughenden to Mackay without a car is to bus which takes 12h 20m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 12h 20m to get from Hughenden to Mackay, including transfers.
Hughenden to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Hughenden station.
Hughenden to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Hughenden station.
The best way to get from Hughenden to Mackay is to bus which takes 12h 20m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $2,900 and takes 13h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $220 - $700 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Hughenden, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Hughenden to Mackay via Townsville in around 12h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hughenden station to Mackay via Townsville station and Townsville in around 13h 23m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Hughenden Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Townsville Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,800
Flights from Hughenden Airport to Mackay via Townsville Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Hughenden Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–310
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Hughenden Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Townsville Airport, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,500
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Hughenden station to Townsville station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $20–1,453
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–210
- AChoice
- $20–95
- Gold Class
- $1,161
- Heritage Class
- $1,453
Train from Townsville to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–1,386
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–210
- AChoice
- $19–90
- Gold Class
- $1,106
- Heritage Class
- $1,386
Train from Proserpine to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–453
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–170
- AChoice
- $6–29
- Gold Class
- $362
- Heritage Class
- $453
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Hughenden to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $70–110
- Flexible
- $80–130
Bus from Townsville to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $70–100
- Advantage
- $80–120
- Flexible
- $95–150
Bus from Hughenden to Charters Towers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–65
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $55–85
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Bowen to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- +61 7 3036 2070
- Website
- transnorthbus.com.au
Bus from Charters Towers to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Hughenden to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Hughenden to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hughenden to Mackay is 712 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Hughenden to Mackay.
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