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

The cheapest way to get from Woombye to Mackay is to bus which costs $120 - $190 and takes 17h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Woombye to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $110 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Woombye and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Woombye to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Wakefield St near Blackall St and arriving at Mackay via Maroochydore station, platform 1 and Maroochydore Sixth Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Woombye and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Woombye station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Woombye station, platform 1 and arriving at Mackay via Nambour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

How far is it from Woombye to Mackay?

The distance between Woombye and Mackay is 899 km. The road distance is 852.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Woombye to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 12h 42m and costs $40 - $3,200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Woombye to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Woombye to Mackay bus from?

Woombye to Mackay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Woombye to Mackay train from?

Woombye to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.

Train or bus from Woombye to Mackay?

The best way to get from Woombye to Mackay is to train which takes 12h 42m and costs $40 - $3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 17h 26m.

Where does the Woombye to Mackay bus arrive?

Woombye to Mackay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Mackay station.

Where does the Woombye to Mackay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Woombye to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Woombye to Mackay is 853 km. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from Woombye to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 86+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Woombye station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)BNE - MKY
4h 30m
$118–334
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nambour to MackaySpirit of Queensland
12h 42m
$40–3,200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to MackayPm16
17h 26m
$122–182
Drive 852.6 km
1. Drive from Woombye to Mackay852.6 km
10h 5m
$162–234
Bus via Maroochydore (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to MackayCairns
17h 47m
$142–352

Woombye to Mackay by train

4Weekly Trains

12h 42mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 898.9 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Woombye, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40–3,130 and the journey takes 11h 37m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Mackay once daily. Tickets cost $120–180 and the journey takes 15h 50m.

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