Townsville to Mackay Queensland

Townsville to Mackay Queensland

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Townsville to Mackay Queensland Schedule

Townsville to Mackay Queensland Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Qantas Airways Economy 05:45 - 16:30AUD 588.80
Greyhound Australia Flexible 07:00 - 13:15AUD 118
Greyhound Australia Premium 08:00 - 13:15AUD 282
Greyhound Australia Advantage 13:00 - 19:25AUD 106
Greyhound Australia Premium 14:20 - 19:25AUD 290
Qantas Airways Economy #QF235716:15 - 17:05AUD 255.34
Jetstar Airways Economy 21:20 - 15:20AUD 465.11

Transportation from Townsville to Mackay Queensland

Facts about the transport from Townsville to Mackay Queensland

Cheapest Transport$49
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure9:20 PM
Departures per day12
Distance780 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Townsville to Mackay Queensland

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 315.37 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 65.30.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 20 hours to travel between Townsville and Mackay Queensland depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Townsville and Mackay Queensland. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 19h 25m to reach Mackay Queensland.

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

Travelling between Townsville and Mackay Queensland can be as cheap as USD 65.30 if you opt for a Greyhound Australia bus and as expensive as USD 315.37 if you buy a Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways flight 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 Queensland ?

  • 7 from Townsville to Mackay Queensland starting from 07:50 Townsville Airport until 21:20 Townsville Airport
  • 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 Queensland.

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Townsville to Mackay Queensland, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 156.06.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Townsville and Mackay Queensland

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

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 Queensland?

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