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

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There are 7 ways to get from Australia to Mackay by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane BNE - MKY
    3h 5m
    $113–304

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    29h 35m
    $173–3,857

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus bus Pm16
    33h 35m
    $273–507

  4. Drive 1,725.4 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Mackaycar car 1,725.4 km
    19h 53m
    $308–444

  5. Fly from Newcastle Airport

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane NTL - MKY
    5h 26m
    $204–386

  6. Fly from Sydney International Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane SYD - MKY
    5h 33m
    $238–492

  7. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus bus Au050-1 / ...
    33h 40m
    $187–318

Australia to Mackay by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration29h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wynyard Station to Mackay via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 29h 35m.

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