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      Brisbane to Mackay Bus or Train

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      Brisbane to Mackay Route Summary

      Brisbane to Mackay bus is a popular way of traveling. For this specific route there are two transport types available: bus and train. We found up to 2 bus departures, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Brisbane at 09:30h, arriving to Mackay at 03:55h the following day. While latest bus departs at 09:30h, arriving at 03:55h the following day. There is 1 train departure available on this route, including 1 night train.
      Departure station and country Brisbane, Australia
      Arrival station and country Mackay, Australia
      Travel Distance 954 km
      Average Trip Duration 10h 42min
      Total Departures 2
      Popular Operators Greyhound Australia
      Lowest Price €254
      Transportation Options Bus, Train

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      Traveling by bus from Brisbane to Mackay

      The shortest travel distance between Brisbane and Mackay is 954 km. The fastest bus which departs at 09:30 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 18:25h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.

      Overnight buses

      If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Mackay earlier, there are 2 night buses and 1 overnight train departing from Brisbane to Mackay. The overnight journeys start at depending on whether you're travelling by bus or train and arrive as early as 03:55 the same day. Given the fact that both the distance and travel time between the two stations is 954 km and 10:48 respectively, all the bus departures for this route will include overnight travel. You can see some of them below.

      Bus companies

      Greyhound Australia is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.

      Departure and arrival stations

      If you're wanting more detailed information about either Brisbane or Mackay, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.

      Cheapest ticket prices

      Adult ticket: €254 (One-Way) or €508 (Return).

      Trip reviews from Brisbane to Mackay

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      Other popular destinations from Mackay

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      Other ways of traveling between Brisbane and Mackay

      In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Mackay below.

      Brisbane to Mackay Bus Summary

      Route Overview Key Info
      Departure Station Brisbane
      Destination Station Mackay
      Daily Departures Over 2 bus departures , including more than 2 night buses.
      Earliest Departures 09:30 AM
      Latest Departure 09:30 AM
      Travel Distance 954 km
      Travel Time 10:42

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