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How to get fromMackay to Adelaideby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Adelaide by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane MKY - ADL
    6h 8m
    $330–775

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    2d 9h
    $294–530

  3. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2d 8h
    $510–8,069

  4. Drive 2,305.3 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Adelaidecar car 2,305.3 km
    27h 24m
    $438–633

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2d 18h
    $2,351–9,020

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2d 23h
    $2,470–5,896

Mackay to Adelaide by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$510Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Mackay (MKY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 2d 8h.

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