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

The cheapest way to get from Jimboomba to Mackay is to bus which costs $130 - $200 and takes 20h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jimboomba to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $110 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Jimboomba and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Jimboomba to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Brisbane St near Mount Lindesay Hwy and arriving at Mackay via Browns Plains station, stop 3B, Queen Street station, 1h and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.

How far is it from Jimboomba to Mackay?

The distance between Jimboomba and Mackay is 865 km. The road distance is 990.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Jimboomba to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 16h 13m and costs $100 - $3,600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Jimboomba to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jimboomba to Mackay bus from?

Jimboomba to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Train or bus from Jimboomba to Mackay?

The best way to get from Jimboomba to Mackay is to train which takes 16h 13m and costs $100 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Brisbane, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 18h 57m.

Where does the Jimboomba to Mackay bus arrive?

Jimboomba to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Mackay station.

Can I drive from Jimboomba to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Jimboomba to Mackay is 990 km. It takes approximately 11h 45m to drive from Jimboomba to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 83+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Altandi station, platform 3 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
4h 55m
$120–298
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
16h 13m
$102–3,602
Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus Townsville / ...
18h 57m
$162–352
Drive 990.5 km
1. Drive from Jimboomba to Mackaycar 990.5 km
11h 45m
$178–257
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus Pm16
20h 9m
$132–192

Jimboomba to Mackay by bus, foot, and train

4Weekly Services

16h 13mAverage Duration

$102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 865.3 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $100–3,519 and the journey takes 13h 23m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Mackay twice daily. Tickets cost $160–350 and the journey takes 16h 15m.

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