There are 6 ways to get from Alpha to Mackay by bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Alpha to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Mackaybus Townsville / ...
10h 45m$121–266Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alpha to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
15h 16m$39–2,854Drive 463.2 km
- Drive from Alpha to Mackaycar 463.2 km
7h 28m$84–120Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Alpha to Emeraldbus
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Mackay (MKY)plane EMD - MKY
7h 21m$484–1,180Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alpha to Rockhampton Railwaybus Rockhampton
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
11h 29m$87–1,345Bus via Carmila
- Take the bus from Alpha to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmilabus
- Take the bus from Carmila to Mackaybus
12h 40m$129–236
Alpha to Mackay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alpha to Mackay is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Alpha to Mackay is to bus and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $480 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Alpha to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Alpha and arriving at Mackay via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Alpha to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Alpha and arriving at Mackay via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.
The distance between Alpha and Mackay is 788 km. The road distance is 463.2 km.
The best way to get from Alpha to Mackay without a car is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Alpha to Mackay, including transfers.
Alpha to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alpha station.
Alpha to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Alpha station.
The best way to get from Alpha to Mackay is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $120 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $2,900 and takes 15h 16m.
What companies run services between Alpha, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Alpha to Mackay via Rockhampton in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alpha to Mackay via Rockhampton in around 15h 16m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,100
Flights from Emerald Airport to Mackay via Brisbane, Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Alpha to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $23–1,654
- 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
- $85–220
- AChoice
- $23–110
- Gold Class
- $1,321
- Heritage Class
- $1,654
Train from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–1,195
- 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
- $85–200
- AChoice
- $16–80
- Gold Class
- $954
- Heritage Class
- $1,195
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Alpha to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $70–100
- Advantage
- $80–120
- Flexible
- $95–150
Bus from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $75–120
Bus from Alpha to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $35–60
Bus from Alpha to Rockhampton Railway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $70–100
- Advantage
- $80–120
- Flexible
- $95–150
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Carmila to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Alpha to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Alpha to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alpha to Mackay is 463 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Alpha to Mackay.
There are 82+ hotels available in Mackay.