What is the cheapest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Mackay is to train and bus which costs $130 - $190 and takes 19h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $120 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Varsity Lakes and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Varsity Lakes station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station and arriving at Mackay via Boggo Road station, platform 5 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Varsity Lakes and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Varsity Lakes station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Mackay via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.

How far is it from Varsity Lakes to Mackay?

The distance between Varsity Lakes and Mackay is 902 km. The road distance is 1033.6 km.

How do I travel from Varsity Lakes to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Varsity Lakes to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 15h 42m and costs $45 - $3,600.

How long does it take to get from Varsity Lakes to Mackay?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Varsity Lakes to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varsity Lakes to Mackay bus from?

Varsity Lakes to Mackay bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station.

Where do I catch the Varsity Lakes to Mackay train from?

Varsity Lakes to Mackay train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Varsity Lakes to Mackay?

The best way to get from Varsity Lakes to Mackay is to train which takes 15h 42m and costs $45 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $360 and takes 19h 9m.

Where does the Varsity Lakes to Mackay bus arrive?

Varsity Lakes to Mackay bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Boggo Road station, platform 6.

Where does the Varsity Lakes to Mackay train arrive?

Varsity Lakes to Mackay train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Varsity Lakes to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Varsity Lakes to Mackay is 1034 km. It takes approximately 12h 8m to drive from Varsity Lakes to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 84+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 1 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
4h 23m
$121–318
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
15h 42m
$46–3,600
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varsity Lakes station to Boggo Road station, platform 6bus R770
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus Townsville / ...
19h 9m
$152–352
Drive 1,033.6 km
1. Drive from Varsity Lakes to Mackaycar 1,033.6 km
12h 8m
$189–273
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus Pm16
19h 39m
$130–190

Varsity Lakes to Mackay by train

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15h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 902.1 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Mackay via Roma Street in around 15h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varsity Lakes station to Mackay via Boggo Road station, platform 5, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 19h 9m.

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