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

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There are 6 ways to get from Alice Springs to Mackay by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Mackay (MKY)planeASP - MKY
    6h 35m
    $639–1,946

  2. Drive 2,400.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alice Springs to Mackaycar2,400.2 km
    24h 13m
    $455–657

  3. 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 to Mackaybus
    3d 4h
    $584–1,393

  4. 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 19h
    $2,556–9,598

  5. 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
    3d 23h
    $2,640–6,187

  6. 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 11h
    $4,338–11,093

Alice Springs to Mackay by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration3d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$584Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Qantas flies from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Mackay (MKY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alice Springs to Mackay via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 3d 4h.

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