There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Carindale 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
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
2h 53m$144–312Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
14h 17m$105–3,520Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
17h 30m$140–224Drive 956.5 km
- Drive from Mackay to Carindalecar 956.5 km
11h 14m$170–245Bus via Mackay (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus Brisbane
19h 21m$181–399
Mackay to Carindale by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Carindale is to bus which costs $140 - $230 and takes 17h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Carindale is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $140 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Carindale. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Winstanley St at Carindale Shops, stop 49 via Roma Street busway, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Carindale. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Roma Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.
The distance between Mackay and Carindale is 817 km. The road distance is 956.5 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Carindale without a car is to train which takes 14h 17m and costs $100 - $3,600.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Mackay to Carindale, including transfers.
Mackay to Carindale bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Carindale train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Carindale is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $140 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $3,600 and takes 14h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 17h 30m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Carindale, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) hourly. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Roma Street 4 times a week. Tickets cost $100–3,519 and the journey takes 13h 41m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–420
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport via Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–420
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–290
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–270
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Mackay to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,519
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–230
- Gold Class
- $2,810
- Heritage Class
- $3,519
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $180–400
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $180–250
- Advantage
- $220–320
- Flexible
- $280–400
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Mackay to Carindale bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Mackay to Carindale train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Carindale is 956 km. It takes approximately 11h 14m to drive from Mackay to Carindale.
There are 2575+ hotels available in Carindale.










