There are 5 ways to get from Laidley to Mackay by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Rosewood station, platform 1 to Bowen Hills station, platform 4
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)BNE - MKY
5h 50m$118–336Train
cheapest- Take the train from Laidley to Roma StreetWestlander
- Take the train from Roma Street to MackaySpirit of Queensland
16h 48m$49–3,905Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Gatton to BrisbaneBrisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to MackayTownsville / ...
19h 54m$170–390Drive 994.6 km
- Drive from Laidley to Mackay994.6 km
11h 41m$189–273Train, bus
- Take the train from Rosewood station, platform 1 to Central station, platform 6Rwbr / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to MackayPm16
21h 13m$132–192
Laidley to Mackay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laidley to Mackay is to train and bus which costs $130 - $200 and takes 21h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Laidley to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $110 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Laidley to Mackay. However, there are services departing from William St at Laidley and arriving at Mackay via Gatton and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Laidley to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Laidley and arriving at Mackay via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.
The distance between Laidley and Mackay is 895 km. The road distance is 994.6 km.
The best way to get from Laidley to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 16h 48m and costs $45 - $3,900.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Laidley to Mackay, including transfers.
Laidley to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Gatton station.
Laidley to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Laidley station.
The best way to get from Laidley to Mackay is to train which takes 16h 48m and costs $45 - $3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $400 and takes 19h 54m.
What companies run services between Laidley, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Laidley to Mackay via Roma Street in around 16h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from William St at Laidley to Mackay via Gatton station, Gatton, and Brisbane in around 19h 54m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mackay via Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–480
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–310
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–280
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Rosewood station, platform 1 to Bowen Hills station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Rosewood station, platform 1 to Central station, platform 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Laidley to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $4–305
- 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
- $4–20
- Gold Class
- $244
- Heritage Class
- $305
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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Gatton to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $24–40
- Flexible
- $20–35
Bus from Brisbane to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $150–210
- Advantage
- $180–270
- Flexible
- $230–350
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- 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
Laidley to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Laidley to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laidley to Mackay is 995 km. It takes approximately 11h 41m to drive from Laidley to Mackay.
There are 85+ hotels available in Mackay.








