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

The cheapest way to get from Bourke to Mackay is to drive which costs $230 - $350 and takes 16h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bourke to Mackay is to drive and fly which takes 8h 26m and costs $270 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Bourke and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Bourke to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Central Park, Oxley St and arriving at Mackay via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 41m.

How far is it from Bourke to Mackay?

The distance between Bourke and Mackay is 1045 km. The road distance is 1281.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bourke to Mackay without a car is to bus which takes 40h 41m and costs $320 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 16h 27m to get from Bourke to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bourke to Mackay bus from?

Bourke to Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Park, Oxley St station.

Bus or fly from Bourke to Mackay?

The best way to get from Bourke to Mackay is to fly which takes 16h 27m and costs $210 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 40h 41m.

Where does the Bourke to Mackay bus arrive?

Bourke to Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2.

Can I drive from Bourke to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Bourke to Mackay is 1281 km. It takes approximately 16h 13m to drive from Bourke to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 75+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

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

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Fly Bourke Airport to Mackay
best
1. Fly from Bourke Airport (BRK) to Mackay (MKY)plane BRK - MKY
16h 27m
$210–653
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus 512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
3. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus
40h 41m
$327–511
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus 512 / ...
2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 428
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
41h 4m
$229–4,071
Drive 1,281.2 km
1. Drive from Bourke to Mackaycar 1,281.2 km
16h 13m
$236–341
Drive to Cobar Airport, fly to Mackay
1. Drive from Bourke to Cobar Airport (CAZ)car
2. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Mackay (MKY)plane CAZ - MKY
8h 26m
$271–1,044
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Mackay
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Mackay (MKY)plane DBO - MKY
11h 57m
$579–691
Drive to Cobar Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Drive from Bourke to Cobar Airport (CAZ)car
2. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane CAZ - PPP
3. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
10h 46m
$412–1,854
Bus, bus to Tamworth, fly to Mackay
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus
3. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Mackay (MKY)plane TMW - MKY
15h 22m
$586–1,321
Bus via Urunga
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus 512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
3. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Urunga Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Urunga to Brisbanebus
5. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus
42h 38m
$391–676

Bourke to Mackay by bus and train

4Weekly Services

41h 4mAverage Duration

$229Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,045 km
Duration: 16h 27m

What companies run services between Bourke, NSW, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Air Link, Link Airways, and four other airlines fly from Bourke Airport (BRK) to Mackay (MKY) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Mackay via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, Brisbane City, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 40h 41m.

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