The distance between Seventeen Seventy and Mackay is around 556km (345 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Seventeen Seventy to Mackay by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Bundaberg then fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Mackay (MKY).
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Take the bus to Mackay.
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Take the train to Mackay.
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There are several options for getting from Seventeen Seventy to Mackay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$225 ($150) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$810 ($545).
The distance between Seventeen Seventy and Mackay is around 556km (345 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 435km (271 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Seventeen Seventy and Mackay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Seventeen Seventy to Mackay is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$810 ($545).
The cheapest way to travel between Seventeen Seventy and Mackay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$225 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Seventeen Seventy and Mackay. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Seventeen Seventy to Mackay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Miriam Vale. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Seventeen Seventy and Mackay. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Seventeen Seventy and Mackay. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Seventeen Seventy to Mackay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Agnes Water Fingerboard Road. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Seventeen Seventy and Mackay. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seventeen Seventy to Mackay. We recommend that you take the bus to Hervey Bay then fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Mackay (MKY). instead which will take 6h 50m.
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 Seventeen Seventy and Mackay. The distance is around 564km (351 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seventeen Seventy to Mackay is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around A$350 ($235).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Bundaberg, Fly + 1 similar | 5hrs | A$810($545) | once daily | 1,236km (768 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 6h 50m | A$915($615) | once daily | 1,298km (806 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 35m | A$225($150) | once daily | 569km (354 miles) |
Bus to Mackay | 7h 55m | A$365($245) | once daily | 582km (362 miles) |
Train | 7h 50m | A$350($235) | 5 times a week | 556km (345 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | A$105($72) | on demand | 564km (351 miles) |
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The following major airports near Mackay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.