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

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There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Broome by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Mackay

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Broome (BME)plane plane MKY - BME
    21h 42m
    $750–2,300

  2. Train to Townsville Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Broome (BME)plane plane TSV - BME
    21h 29m
    $651–2,987

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    4. Take the bus from Darwin to Broomebus bus
    7d 22h
    $6,718–25,376

  4. Drive  4,071.1 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Broomecar car 4,071.1 km
    40h 50m
    $867–1,252

  5. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Broome (BME)plane plane PPP - BME
    23h 37m
    $871–3,512

Mackay (MKY) to Broome (BME) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration23h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$749Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,845.5 km
  • Duration: 21h 42m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Broome, WA, Australia?

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Mackay (MKY) to Broome (BME) twice daily.

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