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

The cheapest way to get from Laidley to Mackay is to bus which costs $140 - $260 and takes 20h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Laidley to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $110 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Laidley and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Laidley to Mackay. However, there are services departing from William St at Laidley and arriving at Mackay via Gatton and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Laidley and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Laidley to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Laidley and arriving at Mackay via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.

How far is it from Laidley to Mackay?

The distance between Laidley and Mackay is 895 km. The road distance is 994.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Laidley to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 16h 48m and costs $110 - $3,900.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Laidley to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Laidley to Mackay bus from?

Laidley to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Gatton station.

Where do I catch the Laidley to Mackay train from?

Laidley to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Laidley station.

Train or bus from Laidley to Mackay?

The best way to get from Laidley to Mackay is to train which takes 16h 48m and costs $110 - $3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $260 and takes 20h 20m.

Where does the Laidley to Mackay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Laidley to Mackay train arrive?

Laidley to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Laidley to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Laidley to Mackay is 995 km. It takes approximately 11h 43m to drive from Laidley to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 74+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Rosewood station, platform 1 to Bowen Hills station, platform 4train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
5h 55m
$113–306
Train
1. Take the train from Laidley to Roma Streettrain Westlander
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
16h 48m
$114–3,905
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rosewood station, platform 1 to Milton station, platform 4train Rwbr / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus Townsville / ...
19h 57m
$162–352
Drive 994.6 km
1. Drive from Laidley to Mackaycar 994.6 km
11h 43m
$176–255
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gatton to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus Au050-1 / ...
20h 20m
$144–260

Laidley to Mackay by train

2Weekly Trains

16h 48mAverage Duration

$114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 895.3 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Laidley to Mackay via Roma Street in around 16h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from William St at Laidley to Mackay via Gatton station, Gatton, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 20h 20m.

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