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

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine to Mackay is to fly and train which costs $230 - $950 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunshine to Mackay is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $270 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Whitty St/Monash St and arriving at Mackay via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h.

Is there a direct train between Sunshine and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Sunshine station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Station and arriving at Mackay via Southern Cross, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 49m.

How far is it from Sunshine to Mackay?

The distance between Sunshine and Mackay is 1897 km. The road distance is 2284.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunshine to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 41h 49m and costs $240 - $4,200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Sunshine to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunshine to Mackay bus from?

Sunshine to Mackay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Sunshine to Mackay train from?

Sunshine to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Sunshine to Mackay?

The best way to get from Sunshine to Mackay is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $270 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $4,200 and takes 41h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $360 - $750 and takes 46h.

Where does the Sunshine to Mackay bus arrive?

Sunshine to Mackay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Sunshine and Mackay?

Mackay is 1h behind Sunshine. It is currently 12:55 AM in Sunshine and 11:55 PM in Mackay.

Where does the Sunshine to Mackay train arrive?

Sunshine to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Sunshine to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine to Mackay is 2284 km. It takes approximately 25h 41m to drive from Sunshine to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 75+ hotels available in Mackay.

Sunshine to Mackay - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Mackay
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mackay (MKY)plane MEL - MKY
6h 15m
$278–518
Fly Melbourne Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane MEL - PPP
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
7h 15m
$239–948
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
41h 49m
$240–4,106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus
46h
$361–706
Drive 2,284.5 km
1. Drive from Sunshine to Mackaycar 2,284.5 km
25h 41m
$420–606
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Mackay
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mackay (MKY)plane AVV - MKY
9h 8m
$244–884
Bus via Campbellfield
1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus
2d 2h
$357–481

Sunshine to Mackay by train

4Weekly Trains

41h 49mAverage Duration

$240Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,897.3 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Sunshine, VIC, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mackay (MKY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunshine Station to Mackay via Southern Cross Station, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 41h 49m.

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