There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Alpha by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Alphabus Longreach
12h 25m$120–264Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Alphatrain Spirit of the Outback
14h 12m$40–2,895Train, bus
- Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain
- Take the bus from Emerald to Alphabus
12h 43m$66–2,355Drive 463.2 km
- Drive from Mackay to Alphacar 463.2 km
7h 27m$84–120Fly to Emerald Airport, bus
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane MKY - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Alphabus
7h 36m$482–1,158Bus via Carmila
- Take the bus from Mackay to Carmilabus
- Take the bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Streetbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Alphabus
13h 10m$129–238Fly to Barcaldine Airport, bus
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane MKY - BCI
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Alphabus
8h 19m$397–1,113
Mackay to Alpha by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Alpha is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Alpha is to drive which takes 7h 27m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Alpha. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Alpha via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Alpha. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Alpha via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
The distance between Mackay and Alpha is 787 km. The road distance is 463.2 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Alpha without a car is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 12h 25m to get from Mackay to Alpha, including transfers.
Mackay to Alpha bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Alpha train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Alpha is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $120 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $2,900 and takes 14h 12m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Alpha, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Mackay to Alpha via Rockhampton in around 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Alpha via Rockhampton in around 14h 12m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–1,200
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
Flights from Mackay to Barcaldine Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–1,195
- 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
- $85–200
- AChoice
- $16–80
- Gold Class
- $954
- Heritage Class
- $1,195
Train from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–1,012
- 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
- $85–200
- AChoice
- $14–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
Train from Rockhampton to Alpha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $23–1,654
- 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
- $85–220
- AChoice
- $23–110
- Gold Class
- $1,321
- Heritage Class
- $1,654
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $75–120
Bus from Rockhampton to Alpha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $70–100
- Advantage
- $80–120
- Flexible
- $95–150
Bus from Emerald to Alpha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $35–60
Bus from Barcaldine to Alpha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Mackay to Alpha bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Mackay to Alpha train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Alpha is 463 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Mackay to Alpha.






