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How to get fromMackay to Alphaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train or car

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

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  1. Fly to Emerald Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane MKY - EMD
    2. Take the bus from Emerald to Alphabus bus
    7h 26m
    $481–1,161

  2. Drive 463.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mackay to Alphacar car 463.2 km
    7h 27m
    $83–120

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Alphabus bus Longreach
    12h 25m
    $125–269

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Emerald to Alphabus bus
    12h 43m
    $114–2,360

  5. Fly to Barcaldine Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane plane MKY - BCI
    2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Alphabus bus
    7h 49m
    $419–1,157

  6. Bus via Carmila

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Carmilabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Alphabus bus
    13h 10m
    $134–238

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Alphatrain train Spirit of the Outback
    14h 12m
    $99–2,895

Mackay to Alpha by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Alpha, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mackay to Alpha via Rockhampton in around 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Alpha via Rockhampton in around 14h 12m.

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