Cairns to Mackay Trip Overview
Distance 591 km (369.4 miles) | |
Price range US$ 55-US$ 128 | |
Ride Duration Range 11h 9m-12h 25m | |
Earliest Departure 21:00 | |
Latest Departure 22:30 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.
Taking a bus from Cairns to Mackay
Fastest bus: 11h 10m
Cheapest bus: US$ 55

About the ride from Cairns to Mackay
Cairns to Mackay Route Information
The distance between Cairns and Mackay is 369 miles, or approximately 591 kilometers.
There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Mackay, including bus,train,flight.
The earliest departure leaves at 21:00 and has a duration of 12 hours 25 minutes.
The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 11 hours 9 minutes.
Cairns to Mackay by bus
- Starting Price: US$ 55
- 12 departures a day, or 84 departures a week
There are 6 travel classes for this journey, including: Premium Class, Flexible Class, Advantage, Early Bird, Standard and Local.
Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.
Cairns to Mackay by train
- Starting Price: US$ 83
- 1 departures a day, or 7 departures a week
The only travel class available is Economy Seat.
Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.
Cairns to Mackay by flight
The only travel class available is Economy.
Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.
Companies Operating from Cairns to Mackay
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