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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Calliope is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Calliope is to fly which takes 4h and costs $470 - $700.

How far is it from Mackay to Calliope?

The distance between Mackay and Calliope is 451 km. The road distance is 445.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Calliope without a car is to bus via Mount Larcom which takes 6h and costs $150 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Mackay to Calliope, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Mackay to Calliope?

The best way to get from Mackay to Calliope is to bus via Mount Larcom which takes 6h and costs $150 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $1,700 and takes 6h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $470 - $700 and takes 4h.

Can I drive from Mackay to Calliope?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Calliope is 446 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Mackay to Calliope.

Where can I stay near Calliope?

There are 50+ hotels available in Calliope.

Mackay to Calliope - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Calliope by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus via Mount Larcom
best
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Mount LarcomPm19
6h
$152–200
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to GladstoneSpirit of Queensland
6h 20m
$83–1,672
Drive 445.6 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Calliope445.6 km
5h 2m
$85–122
Fly to Gladstone Airport
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)MKY - GLT
4h
$470–672
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Mackay to GladstoneBrisbane
6h 41m
$127–219
Fly to Rockhampton, bus
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Rockhampton (ROK)MKY - ROK
2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gladstone
4h 52m
$317–612

Mackay (MKY) to Gladstone Airport (GLT) flights

20Weekly Planes

5h 10mAverage Duration

$219Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mackay to Calliope.

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Distance: 450.9 km
Duration: 6h

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

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Mackay to Mount Larcom once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Gladstone 4 times a week. Tickets cost $22–1,597 and the journey takes 5h 58m.

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