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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Malanda is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Malanda is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 45m and costs $420 - $750.

How far is it from Mackay to Malanda?

The distance between Mackay and Malanda is 678 km. The road distance is 715.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Malanda without a car is to bus which takes 15h 27m and costs $200 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Mackay to Malanda, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mackay to Malanda?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Malanda is 716 km. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Mackay to Malanda.

Where can I stay near Malanda?

There are 62+ hotels available in Malanda.

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

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

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MKY - CNS
2. Take the taxi from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Malandataxi
5h 45m
$422–738
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Babindatrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Drive from Babinda to Malandacar
11h 32m
$91–2,455
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Babindabus Pm16
2. Drive from Babinda to Malandacar
12h 18m
$109–272
Drive 715.7 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Malandacar 715.7 km
8h 30m
$128–185
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Cairnsbus Cairns
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Athertonbus Cairns
15h 27m
$206–379

Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS) flights

63Weekly Planes

5h 55mAverage Duration

$219Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 678 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Mackay to Malanda via Cairns, Cairns Central Station, and Atherton in around 15h 27m.

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