What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Bega?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Bega is to bus via Canberra which costs $270 - $410 and takes 41h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Bega?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Bega is to fly which takes 8h 23m and costs $310 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Bega?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Bega. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Church St At Carp St via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 38m.

How far is it from Mackay to Bega?

The distance between Mackay and Bega is 1809 km. The road distance is 2086.7 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Bega without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Bega without a car is to train and bus via Canberra which takes 38h 27m and costs $160 - $3,900.

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Bega?

It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Mackay to Bega, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Bega bus from?

Mackay to Bega bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mackay station.

Bus or fly from Mackay to Bega?

The best way to get from Mackay to Bega is to bus via Canberra which takes 41h 38m and costs $270 - $410. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $310 - $950 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Mackay to Bega bus arrive?

Mackay to Bega bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Bega?

Bega is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 7:23 PM in Mackay and 8:23 PM in Bega.

Can I drive from Mackay to Bega?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Bega is 2087 km. It takes approximately 24h 2m to drive from Mackay to Bega.

Where can I stay near Bega?

There are 202+ hotels available in Bega.

Mackay to Bega - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Mackay to Bega by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Mackay to Canberra International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MKY - CBR
2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Church St At Carp Stbus
9h 43m
$262–752
Train, bus via Canberra
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
4. Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Church St At Carp Stbus 771
38h 27m
$168–3,852
Bus via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus
4. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Church St At Carp Stbus 771
41h 38m
$270–408
Drive 2,086.7 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Begacar 2,086.7 km
24h 2m
$381–550
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane PPP - MIM
19h 57m
$336–1,802
Fly Mackay to Merimbula Airport
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane MKY - MIM
8h 23m
$310–950
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane PPP - CBR
3. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Church St At Carp Stbus
12h 48m
$327–1,136
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Begabus Pm2
39h 1m
$180–3,854
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Begabus Pm2
46h 57m
$370–811

Mackay to Bega by train and bus

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38h 27mAverage Duration

$168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,809.1 km
Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Bega, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mackay to Church St At Carp St via Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 41h 38m. Alternatively, Virgin Australia, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Mackay (MKY) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) twice daily.

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