There are 7 ways to get from Mackay Region to Winton by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
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Bus, Railbus
best- Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Longreachbus
- Take the bus from Longreach to Wintonbus
18h 41m$194–394Drive 924.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Mackay Region to Wintoncar 924.6 km
10h 27m$167–241Train, Railbus
- Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Longreachtrain
- Take the bus from Longreach to Wintonbus
23h 8m$168–3,859Fly Mackay to Winton Airport
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Winton Airport (WIN)plane MKY - WIN
19h 49m$299–802Bus, Railbus via Mackay
- Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Longreachbus
- Take the bus from Longreach to Wintonbus
19h 12m$184–343Fly Mackay to Cloncurry Airport, bus
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane MKY - CNJ
- Take the bus from Cloncurry to Wintonbus
22h 7m$577–1,521Train to Townsville Airport, fly to Winton Airport
- Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Winton Airport (WIN)plane TSV - WIN
8h 22m$337–2,066
Mackay Region to Winton by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mackay Region to Winton is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay Region to Winton is to train and fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $330 - $2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay Region to Winton. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Winton via Rockhampton and Longreach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 41m.
The distance between Mackay Region and Winton is 1214 km. The road distance is 924.6 km.
The best way to get from Mackay Region to Winton without a car is to bus and Railbus which takes 18h 41m and costs $190 - $400.
It takes approximately 18h 41m to get from Mackay Region to Winton, including transfers.
Mackay Region to Winton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay Region to Winton is to bus and Railbus which takes 18h 41m and costs $190 - $400. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $290 - $800 and takes 19h 49m.
Mackay Region to Winton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay Region to Winton is 925 km. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Mackay Region to Winton.
What companies run services between Mackay Region, QLD, Australia and Winton, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Mackay Region to Winton via Mackay, Rockhampton, and Longreach in around 18h 41m. Alternatively, Qantas, Regional Express, and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Winton Airport (WIN) 4 times a week.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Cloncurry Airport via Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,700
Flights from Mackay to Cloncurry Airport via Brisbane, Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,400
Flights from Mackay to Cloncurry Airport via Townsville Airport, Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
Flights from Mackay to Cloncurry Airport via Brisbane, Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490–2,400
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Mackay to Winton Airport via Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $310–800
Flights from Mackay to Winton Airport via Brisbane, Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–800
Flights from Townsville Airport to Winton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,195
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $40–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $954
- Heritage Class
- $1,195
Train from Rockhampton to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–2,583
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $80–110
- AChoice
- $130–170
- Gold Class
- $2,062
- Heritage Class
- $2,583
Train from Mackay to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,386
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–75
- AChoice
- $65–90
- Gold Class
- $1,106
- Heritage Class
- $1,386
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $85–120
Bus from Rockhampton to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $110–160
- Flexible
- $140–240
Bus from Rockhampton to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $110–160
- Flexible
- $140–240
Bus from Cloncurry to Winton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $85–120
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Bus from Longreach to Winton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
Bus from Longreach to Winton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
Bus from Longreach to Winton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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