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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Mackay is to train and fly which costs $900 - $2,600 and takes 32h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 32h and costs $900 - $2,600.

How far is it from Ayr to Mackay?

The distance between Ayr and Mackay is 15642 km.

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

It takes approximately 34h 58m to get from Ayr to Mackay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ayr and Mackay?

Mackay is 9h ahead of Ayr. It is currently 2:53 PM in Ayr and 11:53 PM in Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 96+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to Mackay by train, plane, 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 Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mackay (MKY)plane GLA - MKY
34h 58m
$1,038–2,560
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Mackay
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Mackay (MKY)plane EDI - MKY
32h
$937–2,549
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane GLA - PPP
3. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
40h 54m
$1,499–4,070
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane GLA - MOV
3. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackaycar
37h 19m
$1,768–4,310
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Mackay
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Mackay (MKY)plane NCL - MKY
39h 1m
$1,221–3,208
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane EDI - PPP
4. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
36h 25m
$1,548–4,259
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Rockhampton, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane GLA - ROK
3. Take the train from Rockhampton to Mackaytrain
41h 40m
$1,080–3,862

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Mackay (MKY) flights

12Weekly Planes

32h 36mAverage Duration

$1,014Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 15,641.7 km
Duration: 34h 58m

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 bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Mackay (MKY). Alternatively, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, then fly to Mackay (MKY).

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