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

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Mackay is to bus which costs $130 - $190 and takes 18h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $110 - $340.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Mackay?

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

How far is it from Springfield to Mackay?

The distance between Springfield and Mackay is 840 km. The road distance is 973.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Springfield to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 15h 2m and costs $45 - $3,600.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Springfield to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Mackay train from?

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

Train or bus from Springfield to Mackay?

The best way to get from Springfield to Mackay is to train which takes 15h 2m and costs $45 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Richlands bus station, stop B, which costs $150 - $360 and takes 18h 30m.

Where does the Springfield to Mackay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Springfield to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Mackay is 974 km. It takes approximately 11h 33m to drive from Springfield to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 84+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Springfield station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)BNE - MKY
3h 51m
$112–334
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street to MackaySpirit of Queensland
15h 2m
$45–3,600
Bus via Richlands bus station, stop B (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to MackayTownsville / ...
18h 30m
$151–351
Drive 973.8 km
1. Drive from Springfield to Mackay973.8 km
11h 33m
$187–269
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to MackayPm16
18h 59m
$130–190

Springfield to Mackay by train

4Weekly Trains

15h 2mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 840 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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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