Cairns to Mackay Queensland

Cairns to Mackay Queensland

Cairns
Mackay Queensland
Sat, Jun 8
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$87
 
 
$200
 

Other Options

Cairns to Mackay Queensland Schedule

Cairns to Mackay Queensland Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Early Bird 01:30 - 05:15AUD 244
Jetstar Airways Economy 06:00 - 15:05AUD 317.20
Qantas Airways Economy 08:00 - 08:40AUD 443.99
Qantas Airways Economy 10:55 - 17:05AUD 401.12
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 13:50 - 18:40AUD 308.58
Qantas Airways Economy #QF235714:55 - 17:10AUD 376.79
Jetstar Airways Economy 16:00 - 20:40AUD 309.75
Qantas Airways Economy 18:05 - 20:50AUD 428.09
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 20:50 - 10:50AUD 348.92

Transportation from Cairns to Mackay Queensland

Facts about the transport from Cairns to Mackay Queensland

Cheapest Transport$87
Fastest Transport6h 50m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure11:50 AM
Departures per day6
Distance621 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Cairns to Mackay Queensland

Travelling between Cairns and Mackay Queensland 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 199.13 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 86.12.

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

It can take you anywhere between 7 and 13 hours to travel between Cairns and Mackay Queensland depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cairns and Mackay Queensland. Flight will bring you to your destination in 6h 50m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h 25m to reach Mackay Queensland.

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

Travelling between Cairns and Mackay Queensland can be as cheap as USD 86.12 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 199.13 if you buy a Virgin Australia Airlines 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 Cairns and Mackay Queensland ?

  • 3 by flight from Cairns to Mackay Queensland starting from 06:00 Cairns Airport until 11:50 Cairns Airport
  • 2 from Cairns to Mackay Queensland starting from 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop until 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop
  • 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 Queensland.

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

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 Cairns 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

  • 85% took a train
  • 15% opted for a bus