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

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

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Mackay

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane SYD - MKY
    5h 33m
    $221–506

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    29h 29m
    $113–3,855

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus bus Townsville / ...
    33h 22m
    $218–448

  4. Drive 1,728.3 km

    1. Drive from Leichhardt to Mackaycar car 1,728.3 km
    19h 55m
    $325–469

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Mackay

    1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane NTL - MKY
    8h 14m
    $225–515

  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
    6h 53m
    $217–1,186

  7. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus bus Pm16
    37h 12m
    $253–373

Leichhardt to Mackay by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration29h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Leichhardt, NSW, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Petersham Station to Mackay via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 29h 29m.

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