What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Alice Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Alice Springs is to drive which costs $430 - $650 and takes 24h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Alice Springs?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $650 - $2,100.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Alice Springs via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Wangaratta Station/Norton St and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 6h.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Alice Springs via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 12h.

How far is it from Mackay to Alice Springs?

The distance between Mackay and Alice Springs is 1611 km. The road distance is 2400 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Alice Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 6h and costs $500 - $1,100.

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Alice Springs?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Mackay to Alice Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Alice Springs bus from?

Mackay to Alice Springs bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Alice Springs train from?

Mackay to Alice Springs train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.

Train, bus or fly from Mackay to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Mackay to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $650 - $2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 3 days 6h, you could also train via Sydney, which costs $2,600 - $11,000 and takes 3 days 12h.

Where does the Mackay to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Mackay to Alice Springs bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 30 min behind Mackay. It is currently 7:36 AM in Mackay and 7:06 AM in Alice Springs.

Where does the Mackay to Alice Springs train arrive?

Mackay to Alice Springs train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Alice Springs is 2400 km. It takes approximately 24h 19m to drive from Mackay to Alice Springs.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 17+ hotels available in Alice Springs.

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

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

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Fly from Mackay
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane MKY - ASP
6h 39m
$695–2,030
Drive 2,400 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mackay to Alice Springscar 2,400 km
24h 19m
$433–626
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Wangaratta Station, Norton Stbus
4. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to 85 Franklin Stbus
5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
3d 6h
$500–1,008
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain
3d 12h
$2,672–10,462
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane PPP - ASP
25h 14m
$1,221–4,177
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly
1. Drive from Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane MOV - ASP
22h 14m
$733–2,213
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
5d 13h
$3,578–18,783
Train
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain
5d 16h
$5,403–23,618

Mackay to Alice Springs by train

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Distance: 1,610.6 km
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Alice Springs via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Wangaratta Station/Norton St, and Adelaide in around 3d 6h.

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