There are 6 ways to get from Charleville to Mackay by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly to Mackay
best- Fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Mackay (MKY)plane CTL - MKY
5h 5m$370–1,200Train
cheapest- Take the train from Charleville to Roma Streettrain Westlander
- Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
31h 53m$86–6,499Bus
- Take the bus from Charleville to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Mackaybus
17h 15m$192–414Drive 829.1 km
- Drive from Charleville to Mackaycar 829.1 km
11h 24m$157–227Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
- Fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane CTL - PPP
- Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
20h$387–1,547Bus via Carmila
- Take the bus from Charleville to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmilabus
- Take the bus from Carmila to Mackaybus
19h 10m$200–384
Charleville to Mackay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleville to Mackay is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 11h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Charleville to Mackay is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $370 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleville to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Charleville and arriving at Mackay via Miles and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleville to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Charleville and arriving at Mackay via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 53m.
The distance between Charleville and Mackay is 654 km. The road distance is 829.1 km.
The best way to get from Charleville to Mackay without a car is to bus which takes 17h 15m and costs $190 - $420.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Mackay (MKY), including transfers and time at the airport.
Charleville to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Charleville station.
Charleville to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Charleville station.
The best way to get from Charleville to Mackay is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $370 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $420 and takes 17h 15m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $6,500 and takes 31h 53m.
What companies run services between Charleville, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
Regional Express and Qantas fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Mackay (MKY) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleville to Mackay via Miles and Rockhampton in around 17h 15m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Charleville Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
Flights from Charleville Airport to Mackay via Roma, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Charleville Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,100
Flights from Charleville Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Roma, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Charleville to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–2,900
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–270
- AChoice
- $40–190
- Gold Class
- $2,315
- Heritage Class
- $2,900
Train from Roma Street to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–3,519
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–290
- AChoice
- $45–230
- Gold Class
- $2,810
- Heritage Class
- $3,519
Train from Proserpine to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–453
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–170
- AChoice
- $6–29
- Gold Class
- $362
- Heritage Class
- $453
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Charleville to Miles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Advantage
- $75–120
- Flexible
- $85–140
Bus from Miles to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $75–110
- Advantage
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $100–160
Bus from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $75–120
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Carmila to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Charleville Airport Airport to Mackay Airport. The quickest flight takes 11h 5m and has one stopover.
Charleville to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Miles station.
Charleville to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleville to Mackay is 829 km. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Charleville to Mackay.
Qantas and Regional Express offer flights from Charleville Airport Airport to Mackay Airport.
There are 85+ hotels available in Mackay.






