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How to get fromSpringfield to Mackayby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Mackay by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Mackay

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)planeBNE - MKY
    5h 19m
    $117–354

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street to MackaytrainSpirit of Queensland
    14h 59m
    $45–3,600

  3. Bus via Richlands bus station, stop B (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to MackaybusTownsville / ...
    18h 30m
    $151–351

  4. Drive 973.8 km

    1. Drive from Springfield to Mackaycar973.8 km
    11h 33m
    $192–277

  5. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)planeBNE - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackaycar
    6h 23m
    $402–1,029

  6. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)planeBNE - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
    6h 42m
    $193–1,134

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to MackaybusPm16
    18h 56m
    $130–190

Springfield to Mackay by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration14h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, 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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