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

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Mackay is to bus via Richlands bus station, stop B which costs $120 - $230 and takes 18h 51m.

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 48m and costs $110 - $310.

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 14h 59m.

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 14h 59m and costs $100 - $3,600.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m 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 14h 59m and costs $100 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 17h 51m.

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 35m to drive from Springfield to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 74+ 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 4train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
3h 48m
$112–304
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
14h 59m
$100–3,600
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus Townsville / ...
17h 51m
$160–350
Drive 973.8 km
1. Drive from Springfield to Mackaycar 973.8 km
11h 35m
$173–249
Bus via Richlands bus station, stop B
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus Au050-1 / ...
18h 51m
$122–222

Springfield to Mackay by train

4Weekly Trains

14h 59mAverage Duration

$100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 840 km
Duration: 3h 48m

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 $100–3,519 and the journey takes 13h 23m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Mackay twice daily. Tickets cost $160–350 and the journey takes 16h 15m.

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