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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Bega is to train and bus via Canberra which costs $160 - $3,900 and takes 38h 27m.

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 7h 49m and costs $300 - $900.

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 Brisbane, Central Station and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 58m.

How far is it from Mackay to Bega?

The distance between Mackay and Bega is 1809 km. The road distance is 2069.4 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 38m 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 fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $300 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $650 and takes 43h 58m.

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 12:07 PM in Mackay and 1:07 PM in Bega.

Can I drive from Mackay to Bega?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Bega is 2069 km. It takes approximately 24h 31m to drive from Mackay to Bega.

Where can I stay near Bega?

There are 202+ hotels available in Bega.

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

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

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)MKY - CBR
2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Church St At Carp St
9h 38m
$256–739
Train, bus via Canberra
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Station631 / ...
4. Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Church St At Carp St771
38h 27m
$168–3,852
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Street
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to BegaPm2
42h 36m
$230–3,784
Drive 2,069.4 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Bega2,069.4 km
24h 31m
$392–567
Fly Mackay to Merimbula Airport
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)MKY - MIM
7h 49m
$300–900
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpine
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)PPP - CBR
3. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Church St At Carp St
12h 28m
$337–1,635
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
3. Take the bus from Central Station to BegaPm2
39h 1m
$180–3,854
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Street
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
4. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Church St At Carp St771
43h 58m
$345–643

Mackay to Bega by train and bus

4Weekly Services

38h 27mAverage Duration

$168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,809.1 km
Duration: 9h 38m

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

Virgin Australia, Regional Express, and Qantas fly from Mackay (MKY) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Church St At Carp St via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 43h 58m.

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