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 which costs $130 - $200 and takes 18h 55m.

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 7m and costs $110 - $330.

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 B and Burpengary Bruce Highway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.

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 13h 59m and costs $45 - $3,400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m 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 Premier Motor Service, depart from Burpengary Bruce Highway station.

Train or bus from Sandstone Point to Mackay?

The best way to get from Sandstone Point to Mackay is to train which takes 13h 59m and costs $45 - $3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 18h 55m.

Where does the Sandstone Point to Mackay bus arrive?

Sandstone Point to Mackay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, 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 46m 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 3
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)BNE - MKY
4h 7m
$114–326
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Caboolture to MackaySpirit of Queensland
13h 59m
$46–3,400
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Central station, platform 5Caip / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to MackayTownsville / ...
18h 46m
$152–352
Drive 916.3 km
1. Drive from Sandstone Point to Mackay916.3 km
10h 46m
$174–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to MackayPm16
18h 55m
$132–192

Sandstone Point to Mackay by bus and train

4Weekly Services

13h 59mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 869.2 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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 $45–3,332 and the journey takes 12h 33m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Mackay once daily. Tickets cost $130–190 and the journey takes 16h 40m.

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