There are 3 ways to get from Mackay to Dingo Beach by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the taxi from Proserpine to Dingo Beachtaxi
2h 5m$116–592Drive 165.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Mackay to Dingo Beachcar 165.3 km
2h 3m$31–44Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus Cairns / ...
- Take the taxi from Airlie Beach to Dingo Beachtaxi
2h 48m$169–222
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Dingo Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Dingo Beach is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Mackay and Dingo Beach is 162 km. The road distance is 165.3 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Dingo Beach without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 5m and costs $110 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Mackay to Dingo Beach, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Dingo Beach is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Mackay to Dingo Beach.
There are five+ hotels available in Dingo Beach.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Dingo Beach, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Mackay to Dingo Beach. However, you can take the train to Proserpine then take the taxi to Dingo Beach. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airlie Beach then take the taxi to Dingo Beach.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–453
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–170
- AChoice
- $6–29
- Gold Class
- $362
- Heritage Class
- $453
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–50
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $30–55
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $110–170
Taxis Whitsunday
- Phone
- +61 7 4944 4931
Taxis Whitsunday
- Phone
- +61 7 4944 4931
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