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 $240 - $400 and takes 40h 57m.

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 29m 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, Sydney Central Station and Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 57m.

How far is it from Mackay to Bega?

The distance between Mackay and Bega is 1786 km. The road distance is 2087.7 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 $220 - $3,900.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m 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 FlixBus Australia, 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 8h 29m and costs $310 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Canberra, which costs $240 - $400 and takes 40h 57m.

Where does the Mackay to Bega bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mackay to Bega?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Bega is 2088 km. It takes approximately 24h 2m to drive from Mackay to Bega.

Where can I stay near Bega?

There are 199+ 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, train, bus, 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 Merimbula Airport
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane MKY - MIM
8h 29m
$310–950
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
$222–3,852
Bus via Canberra
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 Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
4. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Church St At Carp Stbus 771
40h 57m
$243–395
Drive 2,087.7 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Begacar 2,087.7 km
24h 2m
$372–537
Fly Mackay to Canberra International Airport, bus
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 48m
$317–355
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 38m
$311–1,502
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 train from Central Station to Bombo Stationtrain Sco
4. Take the bus from Kiama Bombo to Begabus Pm2
39h 24m
$227–3,851
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Begabus Pm2
45h 19m
$346–605

Mackay to Bega by train and bus

4Weekly Services

39h 24mAverage Duration

$227Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,785.7 km
Duration: 8h 29m

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) twice 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 40h 57m.

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