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Mackay to Adelaide

Rome2Rio compared 6 ways to get from Mackay to Adelaide. The best route is Fly, a distance of 1846.996 km.

  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane MKY - ADL
    5h 53m
    $340–399

  2. 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 Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2d 8h
    $564–8,369

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus 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 11h
    $361–705

  4. Drive 2,305.3 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Adelaidecar car 2,305.3 km
    27h 10m
    $420–606

  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
    4d 12h
    $3,305–21,520

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train Great Southern Rail
    4d 16h
    $3,336–18,190

Mackay to Adelaide by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$564Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,857.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 2d 8h.

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