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How to get fromMackay to Tablelandsby plane, car, taxi or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Mackay to Tablelands by plane, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Mackay to Mount Isa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane MKY - ISA
    2. Drive from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Tablelandscar car
    11h 51m
    $643–1,049

  2. Drive 1,823.7 km

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    1. Drive from Mackay to Tablelandscar car 1,823.7 km
    20h 31m
    $330–477

  3. Fly Mackay to Tennant Creek, taxi

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Tennant Creek (TCA)plane plane MKY - TCA
    2. Take the taxi from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Tablelandstaxi taxi
    33h 2m
    $761–1,775

  4. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Mount Isa Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane PPP - ISA
    3. Drive from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Tablelandscar car
    24h 1m
    $491–1,962

Mackay (MKY) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$379Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Tablelands, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mackay to Tablelands. However, you can fly to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) then drive to Tablelands. Alternatively, you can drive from Mackay to Tablelands in around 20h 31m.

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