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How to get fromCanberra to Mackayby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Mackay by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CBR - MKY
    5h 32m
    $313–655

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train
    32h 39m
    $223–3,907

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus bus
    35h 3m
    $318–607

  4. Drive  1,862.5 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Mackaycar car 1,862.5 km
    21h 21m
    $341–492

  5. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane SYD - MKY
    8h 4m
    $267–605

  6. Bus, train via Wollongong

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus bus
    42h 16m
    $334–485

Canberra to Mackay by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$334Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,580.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Mackay (MKY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Mackay via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 35h 3m.

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