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

The cheapest way to get from Malanda to Mackay is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 8h 31m.

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

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

How far is it from Malanda to Mackay?

The distance between Malanda and Mackay is 678 km. The road distance is 716 km.

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

The best way to get from Malanda to Mackay without a car is to bus which takes 15h 53m and costs $200 - $380.

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

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

Can I drive from Malanda to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Malanda to Mackay is 716 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Malanda to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 83+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Malanda to Cairns-Airport-CNStaxi
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane CNS - MKY
5h
$420–737
Drive, train
cheapest
1. Drive from Malanda to Babindacar
2. Take the train from Babinda to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
11h 12m
$90–2,522
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Malanda to Babindacar
2. Take the bus from Babinda to Mackaybus Pm19
12h 24m
$105–272
Drive 716 km
1. Drive from Malanda to Mackaycar 716 km
8h 31m
$129–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus Atherton / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Mackaybus Brisbane
15h 53m
$203–378

Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY) flights

55Weekly Planes

6hAverage Duration

$219Cheapest Price

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Distance: 678 km
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a vehicle from Malanda to Mackay via Atherton, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns in around 15h 53m.

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