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

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

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  1. Fly to Hervey Bay, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane MKY - HVB
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Childersbus bus
    5h 31m
    $387–724

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Howardtrain train Tilt Train
    10h 38m
    $50–2,518

  3. Bus via Miriam Vale

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Miriam Valebus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Miriam Vale to Childersbus bus Pm19
    9h 35m
    $98–139

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Bundabergtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg Train Station to Childersbus bus
    10h

  5. Drive 655.5 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Childerscar car 655.5 km
    7h 29m
    $125–180

  6. Fly to Bundaberg, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane MKY - BDB
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg Sugarland to Childersbus bus
    6h 22m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Childersbus bus Brisbane
    11h
    $90–250

Mackay to Childers by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Childers, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mackay to Childers via Miriam Vale in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Childers via Rockhampton, Howard, and Howard in around 10h 38m.

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