What is the cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Mackay is to drive which costs $420 - $650 and takes 24h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Mackay is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $600 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Alice Springs and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Alice Springs to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Mackay via 85 Franklin St, Albury, Central Station and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 6h.

How far is it from Alice Springs to Mackay?

The distance between Alice Springs and Mackay is 1611 km. The road distance is 2400.2 km.

How do I travel from Alice Springs to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Mackay without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 6h and costs $550 - $1,300.

How long does it take to get from Alice Springs to Mackay?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Alice Springs to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alice Springs to Mackay bus from?

Alice Springs to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alice Springs station.

Train, bus or fly from Alice Springs to Mackay?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Mackay is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $600 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 3 days 6h, you could also train, which costs $4,100 - $19,000 and takes 4 days 12h.

Where does the Alice Springs to Mackay bus arrive?

Alice Springs to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Alice Springs and Mackay?

Mackay is 30 min ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 3:10 PM in Alice Springs and 3:40 PM in Mackay.

Can I drive from Alice Springs to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to Mackay is 2400 km. It takes approximately 24h 20m to drive from Alice Springs to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 85+ hotels available in Mackay.

Alice Springs to Mackay - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Alice Springs to Mackay by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Mackay
best
1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Mackay (MKY)plane ASP - MKY
5h 35m
$639–1,046
Drive 2,400.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Alice Springs to Mackaycar 2,400.2 km
24h 20m
$427–616
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
3. Take the bus from Albury to Central Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus
3d 6h
$581–1,289
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
3d 21h
$2,424–17,100
Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane ASP - PPP
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
22h 5m
$750–1,956
Bus, train via Mackay
1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus
4d 1h
$2,453–13,689
Train
1. Take the train from Alice Springs to Adelaide Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
4d 12h
$4,193–18,593
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain
2. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney Central Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
5. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
4d 22h
$3,592–13,732

Alice Springs to Mackay by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

3d 21hAverage Duration

$2,424Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alice Springs to Mackay.

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Distance: 1,611.2 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Mackay (MKY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alice Springs to Mackay via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 3d 6h.

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