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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Helensvale is to bus which costs $150 - $230 and takes 19h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Helensvale is to fly and train which takes 3h 11m and costs $120 - $320.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Helensvale?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Helensvale station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Helensvale station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.

How far is it from Mackay to Helensvale?

The distance between Mackay and Helensvale is 881 km. The road distance is 1010 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Helensvale without a car is to train which takes 14h 56m and costs $50 - $3,600.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Mackay to Helensvale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Helensvale bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mackay to Helensvale train from?

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

Train or bus from Mackay to Helensvale?

The best way to get from Mackay to Helensvale is to train which takes 14h 56m and costs $50 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 19h 32m.

Where does the Mackay to Helensvale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mackay to Helensvale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mackay to Helensvale?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Helensvale is 1010 km. It takes approximately 11h 50m to drive from Mackay to Helensvale.

Where can I stay near Helensvale?

There are 2217+ hotels available in Helensvale.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Helensvale?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Helensvale. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive CLOSED until 27-02-26 via Brisbane and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 32m.

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

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
3h 11m
$126–319
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
14h 56m
$51–3,520
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus Pm11
19h 32m
$158–221
Drive 1,010 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Helensvalecar 1,010 km
11h 50m
$190–274
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
20h
$170–396

Mackay to Helensvale by train

4Weekly Trains

14h 56mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 881.3 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Mackay to Helensvale station, platform 1 via Roma Street in around 14h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive CLOSED until 27-02-26 via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Southport, and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre in around 19h 32m.

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