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How to get fromAdelaide to Mackayby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Mackay by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane ADL - MKY
    6h 16m
    $305–705

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus bus
    2d 7h
    $268–569

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2d 22h
    $2,411–8,991

  4. Drive 2,304.8 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Mackaycar car 2,304.8 km
    27h 25m
    $417–602

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus bus Pm16
    3d 2h
    $2,495–5,580

Adelaide to Mackay by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mackay (MKY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Mackay via Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane in around 2d 7h.

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