What is the cheapest way to get from Sandstone Point to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Sandstone Point to Mackay is to bus via Sunshine Coast which costs $110 - $220 and takes 18h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sandstone Point to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Sandstone Point to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $110 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Sandstone Point and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Sandstone Point to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Bribie Island Rd near Bestmann Rd East and arriving at Mackay via Caboolture station, stop A, Landsborough station, stop A and Mooloolaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 27m.

How far is it from Sandstone Point to Mackay?

The distance between Sandstone Point and Mackay is 869 km. The road distance is 916.3 km.

How do I travel from Sandstone Point to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Sandstone Point to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 14h and costs $95 - $3,400.

How long does it take to get from Sandstone Point to Mackay?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Sandstone Point to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sandstone Point to Mackay bus from?

Sandstone Point to Mackay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Train or bus from Sandstone Point to Mackay?

The best way to get from Sandstone Point to Mackay is to train which takes 14h and costs $95 - $3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Sunshine Coast, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 18h 27m.

Where does the Sandstone Point to Mackay bus arrive?

Sandstone Point to Mackay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Mackay station.

Can I drive from Sandstone Point to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandstone Point to Mackay is 916 km. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Sandstone Point to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 86+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Eagle Junction station, platform 1train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
4h 17m
$118–316
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Caboolture to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
14h
$96–3,400
Bus via Sunshine Coast
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Mackaybus Au050-1 / ...
18h 27m
$112–212
Drive 916.3 km
1. Drive from Sandstone Point to Mackaycar 916.3 km
10h 48m
$169–243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Mackaybus Pm16
18h 56m
$132–192

Sandstone Point to Mackay by bus and train

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Distance: 869.2 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Sandstone Point, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Caboolture to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $95–3,332 and the journey takes 12h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mooloolaba to Mackay twice daily. Tickets cost $110–210 and the journey takes 15h 6m.

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