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

The cheapest way to get from Redbank to Mackay is to bus via Roma Street which costs $130 - $190 and takes 19h.

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

The fastest way to get from Redbank to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $110 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Redbank and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Redbank station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Redbank station, stop A and arriving at Mackay via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Redbank and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Redbank station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Redbank station, platform 2 and arriving at Mackay via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.

How far is it from Redbank to Mackay?

The distance between Redbank and Mackay is 839 km. The road distance is 971.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Redbank to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 15h 3m and costs $45 - $3,600.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Redbank to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Redbank to Mackay bus from?

Redbank to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the Redbank to Mackay train from?

Redbank to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.

Train or bus from Redbank to Mackay?

The best way to get from Redbank to Mackay is to train which takes 15h 3m and costs $45 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 17h 57m.

Where does the Redbank to Mackay bus arrive?

Redbank to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Mackay station.

Where does the Redbank to Mackay train arrive?

Redbank to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mackay station.

Can I drive from Redbank to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Redbank to Mackay is 971 km. It takes approximately 11h 31m to drive from Redbank to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 83+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Redbank station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 6train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
3h 59m
$118–316
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
15h 3m
$46–3,600
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus Townsville / ...
17h 57m
$150–350
Drive 971.1 km
1. Drive from Redbank to Mackaycar 971.1 km
11h 31m
$181–261
Bus via Roma Street
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus Pm16
19h
$130–190

Redbank to Mackay by train

4Weekly Trains

15h 3mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 839.1 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–3,519 and the journey takes 13h 23m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Mackay twice daily. Tickets cost $150–350 and the journey takes 16h 15m.

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