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

The cheapest way to get from Bendigo to Mackay is to train and fly which costs $300 - $450 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bendigo to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 8h 54m and costs $300 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Bendigo and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Bendigo station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and arriving at Mackay via Benalla Station, Coach Stop, Central Station and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Bendigo and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Bendigo station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Station and arriving at Mackay via Southern Cross, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 32m.

How far is it from Bendigo to Mackay?

The distance between Bendigo and Mackay is 1802 km. The road distance is 2131.7 km.

How do I travel from Bendigo to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Bendigo to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 43h 32m and costs $240 - $4,200.

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

It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Bendigo to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bendigo to Mackay bus from?

Bendigo to Mackay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where do I catch the Bendigo to Mackay train from?

Bendigo to Mackay train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bendigo Station.

Train, bus or fly from Bendigo to Mackay?

The best way to get from Bendigo to Mackay is to fly which takes 10h 23m and costs $330 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $4,200 and takes 43h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $310 - $650 and takes 45h 53m.

Where does the Bendigo to Mackay bus arrive?

Bendigo to Mackay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Benalla Station/Mackellar St.

Where does the Bendigo to Mackay train arrive?

Bendigo to Mackay train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Bendigo to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Bendigo to Mackay is 2132 km. It takes approximately 25h 22m to drive from Bendigo to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 95+ hotels available in Mackay.

Bendigo to Mackay - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bendigo to Mackay by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bendigo Airport to Mackay
best
1. Fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Mackay (MKY)plane BXG - MKY
10h 23m
$336–1,106
Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly to Mackay
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Lara Stationtrain
3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mackay (MKY)plane AVV - MKY
10h 38m
$243–880
Train
1. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
43h 32m
$244–4,112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Benalla Station/Mackellar Stbus
2. Take the bus from Benalla Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus
45h 53m
$318–621
Drive 2,131.7 km
1. Drive from Bendigo to Mackaycar 2,131.7 km
25h 22m
$391–565
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Mackay
1. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Sunbury Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mackay (MKY)plane MEL - MKY
8h 54m
$305–448
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Sunbury Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane MEL - PPP
3. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
9h 55m
$286–1,328
Fly Bendigo Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane BXG - PPP
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
9h 54m
$307–1,416
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus
2d 3h
$358–489

Bendigo to Mackay by train

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43h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,801.5 km
Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Bendigo, VIC, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Qantas flies from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Mackay (MKY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bendigo Station to Mackay via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 43h 32m.

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