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

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

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MKY - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus bus
    4h 52m
    $190–405

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus bus
    16h 26m
    $130–3,574

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus bus
    19h 27m
    $178–281

  4. Drive  972 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Toowoombacar car 972 km
    11h 13m
    $176–254

  5. Fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)plane plane MKY - WTB
    6h 54m
    $1,003–1,377

  6. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus bus
    21h 30m
    $206–476

Mackay to Toowoomba by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 937.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Mackay to Toowoomba via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Brisbane in around 19h 27m. Alternatively, Qantas flies from Mackay (MKY) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) 5 times a week.

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