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

The cheapest way to get from Kiama to Mackay is to train and fly which costs $220 - $500 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiama to Mackay is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $270 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Kiama and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiama station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Railway Pde Opp Kiama Station and arriving at Mackay via Wollongong Station, Station St, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Kiama and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Kiama station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Kiama Station and arriving at Mackay via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 36m.

How far is it from Kiama to Mackay?

The distance between Kiama and Mackay is 1544 km. The road distance is 1835.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiama to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 31h 36m and costs $120 - $3,900.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Kiama to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiama to Mackay bus from?

Kiama to Mackay bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Railway Pde Opp Kiama Station.

Where do I catch the Kiama to Mackay train from?

Kiama to Mackay train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Kiama Station.

Train, bus or fly from Kiama to Mackay?

The best way to get from Kiama to Mackay is to train which takes 31h 36m and costs $120 - $3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $460 and takes 37h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $800 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Kiama to Mackay bus arrive?

Kiama to Mackay bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Wollongong Station, Station St.

What is the time difference between Kiama and Mackay?

Mackay is 1h behind Kiama. It is currently 7:16 AM in Kiama and 6:16 AM in Mackay.

Where does the Kiama to Mackay train arrive?

Kiama to Mackay train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Kiama to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiama to Mackay is 1835 km. It takes approximately 21h 16m to drive from Kiama to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 83+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Kiama to Mackay by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Mackay
best
1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY)plane SYD - MKY
6h 57m
$226–494
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
31h 36m
$124–3,861
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Pde Opp Kiama Station to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus
2. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand Abus
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus
37h 5m
$216–459
Drive 1,835.2 km
1. Drive from Kiama to Mackaycar 1,835.2 km
21h 16m
$332–479
Fly Wollongong to Mackay
1. Fly from Wollongong (WOL) to Mackay (MKY)plane WOL - MKY
6h 8m
$276–757
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane SYD - PPP
3. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
8h 12m
$212–1,144
Fly Wollongong to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Wollongong (WOL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane WOL - PPP
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
23h 38m
$262–1,467
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus
39h 2m
$259–381

Kiama to Mackay by train

4Weekly Trains

31h 36mAverage Duration

$124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,544.1 km
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Kiama, NSW, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Kiama Station to Mackay via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 31h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Pde Opp Kiama Station to Mackay via Wollongong Station, Station St, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane in around 37h 5m.

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