How to travel from Seventeen Seventy to Mackay, Australia

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.

6 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out MackaySeventeen Seventy if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Bundaberg, Fly

Take the bus to Bundaberg then fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Mackay (MKY).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$810($545)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Mackay.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$225($150)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Train

Take the train to Mackay.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$350($235)
Operated by

Queensland Rail Travel

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Drive

Drive to Mackay.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance564km (351 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seventeen Seventy and Mackay

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Seventeen Seventy and Mackay

Transport options from Seventeen Seventy to Mackay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bundaberg, Fly + 1 similar
5hrs
A$810($545)
once daily1,236km (768 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 50m
A$915($615)
once daily1,298km (806 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 35m
A$225($150)
once daily569km (354 miles)
Bus to Mackay7h 55m
A$365($245)
once daily582km (362 miles)
Train
7h 50m
A$350($235)
5 times a week556km (345 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
A$105($72)
on demand564km (351 miles)

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Airports near Mackay

The following major airports near Mackay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MKY
Mackay Airport (MKY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Mackay
HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Mackay
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
596km (370 miles) from Mackay