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How to get fromMackay to Begaby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Mackay to Merimbula Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane MKY - MIM
    7h 59m
    $260–800

  2. Train, bus via Canberra

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Church St At Carp Stbus bus 771
    38h 42m
    $222–3,852

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Church St At Carp Stbus bus 771
    41h 55m
    $271–501

  4. Drive 2,087.9 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Begacar car 2,087.9 km
    24h 5m
    $376–544

  5. Fly Mackay to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MKY - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Church St At Carp Stbus bus
    9h 53m
    $296–444

  6. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane PPP - MIM
    19h 38m
    $361–1,702

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Bombo Stationtrain train Sco
    4. Take the bus from Kiama Bombo to Begabus bus Pm2
    39h 25m
    $227–3,851

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Bombo Stationtrain train Sco
    4. Take the bus from Kiama Bombo to Begabus bus Pm2
    2d
    $384–811

Mackay to Bega by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration38h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,785.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Regional Express fly from Mackay (MKY) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Church St At Carp St via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St in around 41h 55m.

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