There are 7 ways to get from Dalby to Mackay by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Dalby to Brisbanebus
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
6h 34m$161–364Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dalby to Roma Streettrain Westlander
- Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
21h 16m$58–4,512Bus via Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Dalby to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Mackaybus
13h 35m$154–325Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dalby to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
17h 38m$89–3,659Drive 888.8 km
- Drive from Dalby to Mackaycar 888.8 km
10h 12m$163–235Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Dalby to Oakeybus
- Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Mackay (MKY)plane WTB - MKY
6h 5m$235–770Bus
- Take the bus from Dalby to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus Pm16
21h 35m$174–249
Dalby to Mackay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dalby to Mackay is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Dalby to Mackay is to bus and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $230 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalby to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Dalby and arriving at Mackay via Miles and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Dalby to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Dalby and arriving at Mackay via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 16m.
The distance between Dalby and Mackay is 1022 km. The road distance is 888.8 km.
The best way to get from Dalby to Mackay without a car is to bus via Rockhampton which takes 13h 35m and costs $150 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Dalby to Mackay, including transfers.
Dalby to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Dalby station.
Dalby to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Dalby station.
The best way to get from Dalby to Mackay is to bus via Rockhampton which takes 13h 35m and costs $150 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $4,600 and takes 21h 16m.
What companies run services between Dalby, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Dalby to Mackay via Miles and Rockhampton in around 13h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dalby to Mackay via Roma Street in around 21h 16m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mackay via Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–450
Flights from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Mackay via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Mackay via Sydney, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–230
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–270
Flights from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Mackay via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
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 Dalby to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $12–913
- 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
- $85–190
- AChoice
- $12–60
- Gold Class
- $729
- Heritage Class
- $913
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Dalby to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Dalby to Oakey
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Dalby to Miles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $28–45
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 Brisbane Roma Street to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Dalby to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Miles station.
Dalby to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dalby to Mackay is 889 km. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Dalby to Mackay.
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