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

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There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Mackay by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Mackay (MKY)planeCBR - MKY
    6h 12m
    $213–655

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
    32h 59m
    $166–3,944

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus
    35h 47m
    $332–745

  4. Drive 1,843.9 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Mackaycar1,843.9 km
    21h 46m
    $349–505

  5. Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus
    40h 25m
    $323–468

Canberra to Mackay by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration32h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Mackay (MKY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Mackay via Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 35h 47m.

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