What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Hope Vale?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Hope Vale is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 12h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Hope Vale?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Hope Vale is to drive and fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $750 - $1,700.

How far is it from Mackay to Hope Vale?

The distance between Mackay and Hope Vale is 801 km. The road distance is 1077.5 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Hope Vale without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Hope Vale without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 17h 52m and costs $290 - $3,000.

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Hope Vale?

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Mackay to Hope Vale, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mackay to Hope Vale?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Hope Vale is 1078 km. It takes approximately 12h 50m to drive from Mackay to Hope Vale.

Where can I stay near Hope Vale?

There are 25+ hotels available in Hope Vale.

Mackay to Hope Vale - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Mackay to Hope Vale by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Mackay to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane MKY - CTN
8h 46m
$423–1,064
Drive 1,077.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mackay to Hope Valecar 1,077.5 km
12h 50m
$204–295
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Mackay to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
3. Take the taxi from Cooktown to Hope Valetaxi
17h 52m
$297–3,002
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Cairns Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
3. Take the taxi from Cooktown to Hope Valetaxi
18h 35m
$360–489
Fly Mackay to Cairns, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MKY - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
3. Take the taxi from Cooktown to Hope Valetaxi
12h 20m
$489–874
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane PPP - CTN
17h 11m
$566–1,792
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Drive from Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane MOV - CTN
7h 47m
$785–1,640
Bus, taxi via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Cairnsbus
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
3. Take the taxi from Cooktown to Hope Valetaxi
18h 44m
$378–614

Mackay (MKY) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) flights

23Weekly Planes

12h 45mAverage Duration

$273Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mackay to Hope Vale.

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Distance: 801.1 km
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Hope Vale, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Hinterland Aviation fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) 3 times a day.

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