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How to get fromMackay to Canberraby plane, train, bus, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Canberra by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MKY - CBR
    4h 56m
    $266–334

  2. Train, bus

    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 bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    32h 24m
    $204–3,829

  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
    36h 5m
    $224–376

  4. Drive 1,864.3 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Canberracar car 1,864.3 km
    21h 23m
    $340–490

  5. Train, bus via Sydney

    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 bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    32h 24m
    $204–3,829

  6. Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    39h 41m
    $354–643

Mackay to Canberra by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$354Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Mackay (MKY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Canberra via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Sydney Central Station in around 36h 5m.

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