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Brisbane (Region) to Mackay buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Brisbane (Region) and Mackay takes 18h 35m and the fastest bus takes 17h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brisbane (Region) to Mackay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 35m
Duration
1,120 km
Distance
$210
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Brisbane (Region) to Mackay bus times

Buses run twice daily between Brisbane (Region) and Mackay. The earliest departure is at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Brisbane (Region) is at 2:00 PM which arrives into Mackay at 7:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brisbane (Region) to Mackay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Brisbane (Region) to Mackay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,120.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 35m

What companies run services between Brisbane (Region), QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackay twice daily. Tickets cost $160–240 and the journey takes 16h 41m. Two other operators also service this route.

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