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

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

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MKY - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cardwellbus bus
    4h 42m
    $274–637

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Cardwelltrain train Spirit of Queensland
    7h 56m
    $60–1,985

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Cardwellbus bus Au050 / ...
    9h 8m
    $75–210

  4. Drive 549.1 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Cardwellcar car 549.1 km
    6h 30m
    $101–146

  5. Fly to Cairns, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MKY - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain train
    8h 54m
    $295–1,292

  6. Bus via Bowen

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Bowenbus bus Pm16
    2. Take the bus from Bowen to Cardwell Brasenose Streetbus bus Pm16
    10h 5m
    $88–128

Mackay to Cardwell by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 503.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Cardwell 4 times a week. Tickets cost $60–1,985 and the journey takes 7h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mackay to Cardwell twice daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 9h 8m. Two other operators also service this route.

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