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Mackay to Rockhampton buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Mackay and Rockhampton takes 4h 41m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mackay to Rockhampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 41m
Duration
344 km
Distance
$75
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Mackay to Rockhampton bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Mackay and Rockhampton. The earliest departure is at 2:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Mackay is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Rockhampton at 12:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    bus bus 5h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    bus bus 5h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    bus bus 5h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    bus bus 5h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    bus bus 5h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 5h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    bus bus 5h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mackay to Rockhampton? 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.

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  • Distance: 344.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Mackay to Rockhampton 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 5h. Two other operators also service this route.

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