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

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Mackay is to train and fly which costs $300 - $600 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $300 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Mackay via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Pakenham and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Mackay via Southern Cross, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 54m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Mackay?

The distance between Pakenham and Mackay is 1960 km. The road distance is 2336.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Pakenham to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 42h 54m and costs $240 - $4,200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Pakenham to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Mackay bus from?

Pakenham to Mackay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Mackay train from?

Pakenham to Mackay train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Pakenham Station.

Train or bus from Pakenham to Mackay?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Mackay is to train which takes 42h 54m and costs $240 - $4,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $490 and takes 46h 55m.

Where does the Pakenham to Mackay bus arrive?

Pakenham to Mackay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Pakenham to Mackay train arrive?

Pakenham to Mackay train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Pakenham to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Mackay is 2337 km. It takes approximately 26h 27m to drive from Pakenham to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 88+ hotels available in Mackay.

Pakenham to Mackay - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Pakenham to Mackay by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Mackay
best
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mackay (MKY)plane MEL - MKY
7h 22m
$306–589
Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly to Mackay
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mackay (MKY)plane AVV - MKY
10h 2m
$232–829
Train
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 624 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
42h 54m
$243–4,111
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus
46h 46m
$373–801
Drive 2,336.6 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Mackaycar 2,336.6 km
26h 27m
$415–599
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane MEL - PPP
3. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
8h 22m
$247–1,099
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus
46h 55m
$281–488

Pakenham to Mackay by train

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42h 54mAverage Duration

$243Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,959.7 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Mackay via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 42h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Mackay via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 46h 55m.

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