There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Albury by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Albury (ABX)plane MKY - ABX
6h 41m$177–731Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Central Station to Albury Stationtrain 623 / ...
37h 22m$165–3,979Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
42h$281–465Drive 1,994.2 km
- Drive from Mackay to Alburycar 1,994.2 km
22h 39m$376–543Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD) (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Alburybus
45h 24m$418–949
Mackay to Albury by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Albury is to bus which costs $280 - $470 and takes 42h.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Albury is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Albury. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Albury via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Albury station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Albury Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 22m.
The distance between Mackay and Albury is 1676 km. The road distance is 1994.2 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Albury without a car is to train which takes 37h 22m and costs $160 - $4,000.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Mackay to Albury, including transfers.
Mackay to Albury bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Albury train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Albury is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $4,000 and takes 37h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $280 - $470 and takes 42h.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Albury, NSW, Australia?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Mackay (MKY) to Albury (ABX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Albury Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 37h 22m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Albury via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,300
Flights from Mackay to Albury via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,400
Flights from Mackay to Albury via Townsville, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,500
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- 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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Albury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–210
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $80–110
- Sleeper
- $180–210
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–150
- Flexible
- $110–180
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–400
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $160–240
- Advantage
- $200–300
- Flexible
- $260–400
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $170–250
- Flexible
- $210–330
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $90–130
- Advantage
- $100–160
- Flexible
- $130–200
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Mackay to Albury bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Albury is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 4:17 AM in Mackay and 5:17 AM in Albury.
Mackay to Albury train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Albury is 1994 km. It takes approximately 22h 39m to drive from Mackay to Albury.
There are 160+ hotels available in Albury.