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

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There are 3 ways to get from Mackay to Tablelands by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Mackay, drive

    best
    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
    $667–990

  2. Drive  1,823.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mackay to Tablelandscar car 1,823.6 km
    20h 30m
    $332–479

  3. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly, 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
    26h 16m
    $671–2,672

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,593.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 51m

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 30m.

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