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

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There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Canberra by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MKY - CBR
    4h 51m
    $255–758

  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 Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    32h 47m
    $170–3,864

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    36h 46m
    $251–380

  4. Drive 1,863.4 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Canberracar car 1,863.4 km
    21h 21m
    $354–511

  5. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    40h 44m
    $360–821

Mackay to Canberra by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration32h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Canberra via Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Central Station in around 36h 46m.

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