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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Garbutt is to bus via Bowen which costs $75 - $110 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Garbutt is to fly which takes 1h and costs $230 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Garbutt?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Garbutt. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Peel St at Lancaster Street via Breakwater Terminal and Townsville City bus hub Stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Mackay to Garbutt?

The distance between Mackay and Garbutt is 330 km. The road distance is 391.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Garbutt without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $50 - $1,400.

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

It takes approximately 1h to fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV), including transfers and time at the airport.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Garbutt bus from?

Mackay to Garbutt bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.

Train, bus or fly from Mackay to Garbutt?

The best way to get from Mackay to Garbutt is to fly which takes 1h and costs $230 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $1,400 and takes 5h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 7h 19m.

How long is the flight from Mackay to Garbutt?

The quickest flight from Mackay Airport to Townsville Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.

Where does the Mackay to Garbutt bus arrive?

Mackay to Garbutt bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Garbutt?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Garbutt is 391 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Mackay to Garbutt.

Which airlines fly from Mackay Airport to Townsville Airport Airport?

Qantas offers flights from Mackay Airport to Townsville Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Garbutt?

There are 578+ hotels available in Garbutt.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane MKY - TSV
1h
$230–490
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
5h 31m
$51–1,387
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Townsvillebus Cairns / ...
7h 19m
$62–151
Drive 391.2 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Garbuttcar 391.2 km
4h 40m
$71–103
Bus via Bowen
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Bowenbus Pm16
2. Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus Pm16
8h 19m
$75–105

Mackay to Garbutt by train and bus

4Weekly Services

5h 31mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 329.8 km
Duration: 1h

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

Qantas flies from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV) twice daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Townsville 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–1,386 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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