There are 5 ways to get from Monto to Mackay by car, train, bus (Greyhound), plane, or bus
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Drive, train
best- Drive from Monto to Miriam Vale
- Take the train from Miriam Vale to MackaySpirit of Queensland
9h 38m$45–1,928Bus
- Take the bus from Monto to Ceratodus
- Take the bus from Ceratodus to Bundaberg Post Office
- Take the bus from Bundaberg to Mackay
13h 40m$101–257Drive 570.5 km
- Drive from Monto to Mackay570.5 km
6h 35m$109–157Drive, fly
- Drive from Monto to Biloela (ZBL)
- Fly from Biloela (ZBL) to Mackay (MKY)ZBL - MKY
6h 27m$188–577Bus, train
- Take the bus from Monto to Ceratodus
- Take the bus from Ceratodus to Bundaberg Train Station
- Take the train from Bundaberg to Mackay
13h 48m$51–2,347
Monto to Mackay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monto to Mackay is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Monto to Mackay is to drive and fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Monto to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Monto and arriving at Mackay via Ceratodus and Bundaberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
The distance between Monto and Mackay is 597 km. The road distance is 570.5 km.
The best way to get from Monto to Mackay without a car is to bus which takes 13h 40m and costs $100 - $260.
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Monto to Mackay, including transfers.
Monto to Mackay bus services, operated by North Burnett Regional Council, depart from Monto station.
Monto to Mackay bus services, operated by North Burnett Regional Council, arrive at Ceratodus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monto to Mackay is 570 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Monto to Mackay.
There are 85+ hotels available in Mackay.
What companies run services between Monto, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Monto to Mackay via Ceratodus and Bundaberg in around 13h 40m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Biloela to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Miriam Vale to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–1,846
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–230
- AChoice
- $26–120
- Gold Class
- $1,474
- Heritage Class
- $1,846
Train from Bundaberg to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–2,246
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–240
- AChoice
- $30–150
- Gold Class
- $1,793
- Heritage Class
- $2,246
- Phone
- 1300 696 272
- admin@northburnett.qld.gov.au
- Website
- northburnett.qld.gov.au
Bus from Monto to Ceratodus
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://northburnett.qld.gov.au/
- Schedules at
- https://northburnett.qld.gov.au/north-burnett-transport/
Bus from Ceratodus to Bundaberg Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- https://northburnett.qld.gov.au/
- Schedules at
- https://northburnett.qld.gov.au/north-burnett-transport/
Bus from Ceratodus to Bundaberg Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- https://northburnett.qld.gov.au/
- Schedules at
- https://northburnett.qld.gov.au/north-burnett-transport/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Bundaberg to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Advantage
- $110–170
- Flexible
- $130–210
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Bundaberg to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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