Townsville to Mackay

Townsville to Mackay

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Townsville to Mackay Schedule

Townsville to Mackay Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Flexible 07:00 - 13:15AUD 118
Greyhound Australia Advantage 08:00 - 19:25AUD 239
Greyhound Australia Early Bird 13:00 - 19:25AUD 100
Greyhound Australia Premium 14:20 - 19:25AUD 290
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 16:10 - 22:05AUD 75

Transportation from Townsville to Mackay

Facts about the transport from Townsville to Mackay

Cheapest Transport$49
Fastest Transport4h 45m
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure3:54 PM
Departures per day5
Distance238 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Queensland Rail

How to get from Townsville to Mackay

Travelling between Townsville 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 77.01 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 65.26.

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

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 7 hours to travel between Townsville and Mackay depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Townsville and Mackay. Train will bring you to your destination in 4h 45m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 6h 25m to reach Mackay.

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

Travelling between Townsville and Mackay can be as cheap as USD 65.26 if you opt for a Greyhound Australia bus and as expensive as USD 77.01 if you buy a Greyhound Australia Bus 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 Townsville and Mackay ?

  • 5 from Townsville to Mackay Queensland starting from 07:00 Townsville until 13:00 Townsville

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Townsville 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 Townsville and Mackay Queensland

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 Townsville to Mackay?

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

  • 61% took a train
  • 39% opted for a bus