Mackay to Cairns

Mackay to Cairns

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Mackay to Cairns Schedule

Mackay to Cairns Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 01:45 - 12:25AUD 129
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 03:10 - 14:30AUD 129
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 05:04 - 17:40AUD 129
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 06:50 - 12:40AUD 412.13
Jetstar Airways Economy 13:45 - 21:30AUD 303.63
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 16:00 - 23:50AUD 332.51

Transportation from Mackay to Cairns

Facts about the transport from Mackay to Cairns

Cheapest Transport$75
Fastest Transport5h 50m
Earliest Departure3:10 AM
Latest Departure4:00 PM
Departures per day1
Distance600 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Mackay to Cairns

Travelling between Mackay and Cairns is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 84.19 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 84.19.

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

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 12 hours to travel between Mackay and Cairns depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Mackay and Cairns. Flight will bring you to your destination in 5h 50m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h to reach Cairns.

How much does it cost to get from Mackay to Cairns?

Travelling between Mackay and Cairns can be as cheap as USD 84.19 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 84.19 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 Mackay and Cairns ?

  • 1 from Mackay Queensland to Cairns starting from 03:10 Mackay until 03:10 Mackay

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Mackay to Cairns.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Mackay Queensland to Cairns 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 Mackay Queensland and Cairns

Greyhound Australia

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 Mackay to Cairns?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train