What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Gold Coast is to bus which costs $150 - $220 and takes 19h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Gold Coast is to fly and train which takes 4h 7m and costs $120 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.

How far is it from Mackay to Gold Coast?

The distance between Mackay and Gold Coast is 896 km. The road distance is 1023.5 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Gold Coast without a car is to train which takes 15h 46m and costs $50 - $3,600.

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Mackay to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Gold Coast bus from?

Mackay to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mackay station.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Gold Coast train from?

Mackay to Gold Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.

Train or bus from Mackay to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Mackay to Gold Coast is to train which takes 15h 46m and costs $50 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 19h 25m.

Where does the Mackay to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Mackay to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where does the Mackay to Gold Coast train arrive?

Mackay to Gold Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Gold Coast is 1023 km. It takes approximately 12h to drive from Mackay to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2648+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)MKY - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
4h 7m
$120–325
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma StreetSpirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1Brvl / ...
15h 46m
$52–3,521
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma StreetPm19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers ParadisePm11
19h 25m
$157–220
Drive 1,023.5 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Gold Coast1,023.5 km
12h
$194–280
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to BrisbaneBrisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1Brvl / ...
20h 50m
$171–397

Mackay to Gold Coast by train and tram

4Weekly Services

15h 46mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 896.3 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Mackay to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 15h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Surfers Paradise via Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane in around 19h 25m.

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