There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Hughenden by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mackay to TownsvilleCairns / ...
- Take the bus from Townsville to HughendenMount Isa
12h 45m$120–274Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mackay to TownsvilleSpirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Townsville station to Hughenden stationInlander
13h 12m$40–2,885Drive 712.5 km
- Drive from Mackay to Hughenden712.5 km
8h 3m$135–195Fly to Hughenden Airport
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)MKY - HGD
15h 16m$257–715Bus via Bowen
- Take the bus from Mackay to Bowen
- Take the bus from Bowen to Townsville
- Take the bus from Townsville to Hughenden
13h 45m$133–233Fly to Townsville Airport, drive
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)MKY - TSV
- Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Hughenden
5h 18m$294–711
Mackay to Hughenden by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Hughenden is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Hughenden is to fly and drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $290 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Hughenden. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Hughenden via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Hughenden station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Hughenden station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
The distance between Mackay and Hughenden is 824 km. The road distance is 712.5 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Hughenden without a car is to bus which takes 12h 45m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 12h 45m to get from Mackay to Hughenden, including transfers.
Mackay to Hughenden bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Hughenden train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Hughenden is to bus which takes 12h 45m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $2,900 and takes 13h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $250 - $750 and takes 15h 16m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Hughenden, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Mackay to Hughenden via Townsville in around 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Hughenden station via Townsville and Townsville station in around 13h 12m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Mackay to Hughenden Airport via Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–850
Flights from Mackay to Hughenden Airport via Brisbane, Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–700
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–1,386
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–210
- AChoice
- $19–90
- Gold Class
- $1,106
- Heritage Class
- $1,386
Train from Townsville station to Hughenden station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $20–1,453
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–210
- AChoice
- $20–95
- Gold Class
- $1,161
- Heritage Class
- $1,453
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $70–100
- Advantage
- $80–120
- Flexible
- $95–150
Bus from Townsville to Hughenden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $70–110
- Flexible
- $80–130
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Bowen to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Mackay to Hughenden bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Mackay to Hughenden train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Hughenden is 713 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Mackay to Hughenden.