The distance between Kingscliff and Mackay is around 953km (592 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kingscliff to Mackay by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Mackay (MKY).
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Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7 and then to Mackay.
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Take the bus to Brisbane CBD Roma St and then to Mackay.
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Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7 then take the bus to Maroochydore and then to Mackay.
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There are several options for getting from Kingscliff to Mackay by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$205 ($140) and will take around 20h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$250 ($170).
The distance between Kingscliff and Mackay is around 953km (592 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 907km (563 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Kingscliff and Mackay by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kingscliff to Mackay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx A$250 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Kingscliff and Mackay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$205 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kingscliff and Mackay. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kingscliff to Mackay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Varsity Lakes station platform 2 and Roma Street station platform 7. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 25m.
Translink QLD and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Kingscliff and Mackay. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 14h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kingscliff and Mackay. It typically takes around 19h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kingscliff to Mackay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre, Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane CBD Roma St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 20m.
Byron Easy Bus, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Kingscliff and Mackay. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kingscliff to Mackay. We recommend that you take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Mackay (MKY). instead which will take 5h 5m.
The closest major airport to Mackay is Mackay Airport (MKY) (MKY) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Mackay. Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kingscliff and Mackay. The distance is around 1,061km (659 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kingscliff to Mackay is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around A$250 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 5m | A$250($170) | every 4 hours | 953km (592 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 35m | A$365($245) | once daily | 1,234km (767 miles) |
Train | 14h 25m | A$210($140) | 5 times a week | 1,060km (658 miles) |
Bus | 19h 20m | A$225($150) | once daily | 1,274km (792 miles) |
Train and Bus | 20h 30m | A$205($140) | once daily | 1,290km (801 miles) |
Drive | 13h 55m | A$200($135) | on demand | 1,061km (659 miles) |
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The following major airports near Mackay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.