There are 5 ways to get from Albury to Mackay by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Albury (ABX) to Mackay (MKY)plane ABX - MKY
5h 38m$362–1,104Train
cheapest- Take the train from Albury Station to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
37h 10m$163–4,053Bus
- Take the bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus
40h 20m$256–503Drive 1,994 km
- Drive from Albury to Mackaycar 1,994 km
22h 42m$376–543Bus via Cabramatta
- Take the bus from Albury station to Liverpoolbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus
44h 35m$349–477
Albury to Mackay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albury to Mackay is to bus which costs $250 - $550 and takes 40h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Albury to Mackay is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $360 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Albury station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Mackay via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Albury station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Albury Station and arriving at Mackay via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 10m.
The distance between Albury and Mackay is 1676 km. The road distance is 1994 km.
The best way to get from Albury to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 37h 10m and costs $160 - $4,100.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Albury to Mackay, including transfers.
Albury to Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1.
Albury to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Albury Station.
The best way to get from Albury to Mackay is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $360 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $4,100 and takes 37h 10m, you could also bus, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 40h 20m.
What companies run services between Albury, NSW, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
Qantas flies from Albury (ABX) to Mackay (MKY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albury Station to Mackay via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 37h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Albury to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
Flights from Albury to Mackay via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
Flights from Albury to Mackay via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,300
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Albury Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–210
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $80–110
- Sleeper
- $180–210
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–3,519
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–290
- AChoice
- $45–230
- Gold Class
- $2,810
- Heritage Class
- $3,519
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $150–210
- Advantage
- $180–270
- Flexible
- $230–350
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Albury station to Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Albury to Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Mackay is 1h behind Albury. It is currently 5:27 PM in Albury and 4:27 PM in Mackay.
Albury to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albury to Mackay is 1994 km. It takes approximately 22h 42m to drive from Albury to Mackay.
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