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

The cheapest way to get from Broome to Mackay is to fly which costs $600 - $1,300 and takes 12h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Broome to Mackay is to fly which takes 12h 21m and costs $600 - $1,300.

How far is it from Broome to Mackay?

The distance between Broome and Mackay is 2845 km. The road distance is 4071.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Broome to Mackay without a car is to bus and train via Perth which takes 6 days 9h and costs $1,300 - $16,000.

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

It takes approximately 12h 21m to get from Broome to Mackay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Broome and Mackay?

Mackay is 2h ahead of Broome. It is currently 5:40 PM in Broome and 7:40 PM in Mackay.

Can I drive from Broome to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Broome to Mackay is 4071 km. It takes approximately 41h 43m to drive from Broome to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 85+ hotels available in Mackay.

Broome to Mackay - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Broome to Mackay by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly to Mackay
best
1. Fly from Broome (BME) to Mackay (MKY)plane BME - MKY
12h 21m
$603–1,303
Bus, train via Perth
1. Take the bus from Broome Visitor Centre to East Perthbus
2. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
6d 9h
$1,364–15,187
Drive 4,071.4 km
1. Drive from Broome to Mackaycar 4,071.4 km
41h 43m
$739–1,067
Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Broome (BME) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane BME - PPP
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
15h 37m
$864–2,313
Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
1. Fly from Broome (BME) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane BME - MOV
2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackaycar
14h 37m
$1,533–4,053
Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus
1. Fly from Broome (BME) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane BME - HTI
2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus
18h 31m
$872–1,913
Fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Broome (BME) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane BME - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Mackaycar
24h 29m
$773–1,413
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broome to Katherinebus
2. Take the train from Katherine to Adelaide Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
6d 12h
$5,449–20,149

Broome (BME) to Mackay (MKY) flights

10Weekly Planes

16h 18mAverage Duration

$603Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Broome to Mackay.

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Distance: 2,844.8 km
Duration: 12h 21m

What companies run services between Broome, WA, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Broome (BME) to Mackay (MKY) once daily.

Airlines

Website: qantas.com

Flights from Broome to Mackay via Perth, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 11h 5m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,100–3,000

Flights from Broome to Mackay via Melbourne, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 19h
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $1,000–2,700

Flights from Broome to Mackay via Sydney, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 20h 5m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $950–2,600

Flights from Broome to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Melbourne

Ave. Duration: 19h 30m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $1,300–3,500

Flights from Broome to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney

Ave. Duration: 23h 15m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,300–3,400

Flights from Broome to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Perth, Melbourne

Ave. Duration: 13h 45m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $800–4,100

Flights from Broome to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Perth, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 14h 40m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,500–4,000

Flights from Broome to Moranbah Airport via Perth, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 13h 10m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,700–4,600

Flights from Broome to Moranbah Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 18h 55m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $1,600–4,200

Flights from Broome to Moranbah Airport via Sydney, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 22h 45m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,500–4,000

Flights from Broome to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Sydney

Ave. Duration: 21h 20m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,200–3,200

Flights from Broome to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Perth, Melbourne

Ave. Duration: 13h 25m
When: Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price: $1,500–3,900

Flights from Broome to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Perth, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 14h 15m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,500–3,900

Flights from Broome to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Perth, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 16h 55m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,400–3,800

Flights from Broome to Townsville Airport via Sydney

Ave. Duration: 18h 30m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,000–2,800

Flights from Broome to Townsville Airport via Melbourne

Ave. Duration: 25h 56m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $1,000–2,800

Flights from Broome to Townsville Airport via Kununurra, Darwin

Ave. Duration: 22h 25m
When: Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price: $750–2,200

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