Facts about the transport from Cairns to Mackay
| Cheapest Transport | $84 |
| Fastest Transport | 11h 4m |
| Earliest Departure | 8:35 오전 |
| Latest Departure | 9:35 오전 |
| Departures per day | 1 |
| Distance | 554 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Queensland Rail |
Cairns to Mackay
Best Options
$84
$84
Other Options
Transportation from Cairns to Mackay
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Trains$ 83.71
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Buses$ 104.47
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Ferries are not available
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Flights are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Cairns
From Mackay
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How to get from Cairns to Mackay
Travelling between Cairns and Mackay is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 83.71 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 83.71.
How long does it take to get from Cairns to Mackay?
It can take you anywhere between 12 and 12 hours to travel between Cairns and Mackay depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Cairns and Mackay. Train will bring you to your destination in 11h 4m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 11h 45m to reach Mackay.
How much does it cost to get from Cairns to Mackay?
Travelling between Cairns and Mackay can be as cheap as USD 83.71 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 83.71 if you buy a Queensland Rail Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Cairns and Mackay ?
- 1 from Cairns to Mackay Queensland starting from 09:35 Cairns until 09:35 Cairns
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cairns to Mackay.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Cairns to Mackay Queensland overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Cairns and Mackay Queensland
Queensland Rail
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Cairns to Mackay?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 50% opted for a bus
- 50% took a train