What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Forrest Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Forrest Beach is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 6h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Forrest Beach?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Forrest Beach is to fly and bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $340 - $750.

How far is it from Mackay to Forrest Beach?

The distance between Mackay and Forrest Beach is 497 km. The road distance is 515.7 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Forrest Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Forrest Beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs $130 - $1,900.

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Forrest Beach?

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Mackay to Forrest Beach, including transfers.

Train or bus from Mackay to Forrest Beach?

The best way to get from Mackay to Forrest Beach is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs $130 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 8h 6m.

Can I drive from Mackay to Forrest Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Forrest Beach is 516 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Mackay to Forrest Beach.

Where can I stay near Forrest Beach?

There are 15+ hotels available in Forrest Beach.

Mackay to Forrest Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Forrest Beach by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mackay to Inghamtrain Spirit of Queensland
7h 14m
$134–1,880
Drive 515.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mackay to Forrest Beachcar 515.7 km
6h 8m
$95–138
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Inghambus Pm16
8h 6m
$152–284
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane MKY - TSV
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Inghambus
4h 37m
$349–718
Bus via Mackay
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Inghambus Au050-1
8h 27m
$140–202

Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

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Map of how to get from Mackay to Forrest Beach.

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Distance: 496.7 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Forrest Beach, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Ingham 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–1,786 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Mackay to Ingham once daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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