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

The cheapest way to get from Mareeba to Mackay is to bus via Mackay which costs $110 - $200 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mareeba to Mackay is to bus and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $250 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Mareeba and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Mareeba to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Mareeba and arriving at Mackay via Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

How far is it from Mareeba to Mackay?

The distance between Mareeba and Mackay is 673 km. The road distance is 769.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Mareeba to Mackay without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 39m and costs $100 - $2,800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Mareeba to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mareeba to Mackay bus from?

Mareeba to Mackay bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Mareeba station.

Where does the Mareeba to Mackay bus arrive?

Mareeba to Mackay bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Mareeba to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Mareeba to Mackay is 770 km. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Mareeba to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 74+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Mareeba to Mackay by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Smithfieldbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane CNS - MKY
6h 14m
$253–582
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Stationbus Atherton / ...
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
13h 39m
$104–2,734
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Stationbus Atherton / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mackaybus Pm19
14h 35m
$124–174
Drive 769.5 km
1. Drive from Mareeba to Mackaycar 769.5 km
9h 14m
$138–200
Bus via Mackay
1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Stationbus Atherton / ...
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Mackaybus Au050 / ...
14h 35m
$114–194

Mareeba to Mackay by bus and train

4Weekly Services

13h 39mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 672.8 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Mareeba to Mackay via Cairns Central Station in around 14h 35m.

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