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How to get fromMackay to Quilpieby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Quilpie by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, Railbus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Milesbus
    3. Take the bus from Miles to Charlevillebus
    4. Take the bus from Charleville station to Quilpiebus
    22h 20m
    $220–453

  2. Train, Railbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Charlevilletrain
    3. Take the bus from Charleville station to Quilpiebus
    34h 46m
    $120–6,459

  3. Drive 1,045.3 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Quilpiecar1,045.3 km
    14h 39m
    $203–293

  4. Fly to Quilpie

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Quilpie (ULP)planeMKY - ULP
    27h 25m
    $210–700

  5. Bus, Railbus via Carmila

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Carmilabus
    2. Take the bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Streetbus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Milesbus
    4. Take the bus from Miles to Charlevillebus
    5. Take the bus from Charleville station to Quilpiebus
    23h 5m
    $229–428

  6. Fly to Charleville Airport, Railbus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Charleville Airport (CTL)planeMKY - CTL
    2. Take the bus from Charleville station to Quilpiebus
    8h 55m
    $244–718

Mackay to Quilpie by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration22h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Mackay to Quilpie via Rockhampton, Miles, Charleville, and Charleville station in around 22h 20m. Alternatively, Virgin Australia and Regional Express fly from Mackay (MKY) to Quilpie (ULP) twice a week.

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