What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Mackay is to train and bus and fly which costs $950 - $2,100 and takes 31h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Mackay is to train and bus and fly which takes 31h 24m and costs $950 - $2,100.

How far is it from Ayr to Mackay?

The distance between Ayr and Mackay is 15643 km.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Mackay?

It takes approximately 35h 25m to get from Ayr to Mackay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ayr and Mackay?

Mackay is 10h ahead of Ayr. It is currently 1:47 AM in Ayr and 11:47 AM in Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 85+ hotels available in Mackay.

Ayr to Mackay - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to Mackay by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Mackay
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mackay (MKY)GLA - MKY
35h 25m
$1,034–3,234
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Mackay
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Mackay (MKY)EDI - MKY
31h 24m
$981–2,050
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)GLA - PPP
3. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackay
38h 40m
$1,680–5,344
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)GLA - MOV
3. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackay
37h 6m
$1,869–5,589
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Mackay
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Mackay (MKY)NCL - MKY
36h 37m
$1,170–3,752
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)EDI - PPP
4. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackay
34h 9m
$1,477–3,560
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)EDI - MOV
4. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackay
33h 20m
$1,966–6,105

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mackay (MKY) flights

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34hAverage Duration

$1,072Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 15,643 km
Duration: 35h 25m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Mackay. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Mackay (MKY). Alternatively, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, then fly to Mackay (MKY).

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