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

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There are 6 ways to get from Innisfail to Mackay by train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Innisfail to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    9h 26m
    $70–2,328

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Innisfail to Mackaybus bus Pm19
    10h 50m
    $100–260

  3. Drive  644.1 km

    1. Drive from Innisfail to Mackaycar car 644.1 km
    7h 39m
    $138–199

  4. Bus to Cairns, fly

    1. Take the bus from Innisfail to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CNS - MKY
    6h 53m
    $301–598

  5. Bus via Cardwell

    1. Take the bus from Innisfail to Cardwell Brasenose Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Cardwell to Mackaybus bus Au050-1 / ...
    12h 26m
    $115–171

  6. Train to Townsville Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Innisfail to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane TSV - MKY
    7h 30m
    $279–1,595

Innisfail to Mackay by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Innisfail to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $70–2,328 and the journey takes 9h 26m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Innisfail to Mackay once daily. Tickets cost $100–140 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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