There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Charleville by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly from Mackay
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Charleville Airport (CTL)plane MKY - CTL
4h 45m$220–700Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Roma Street to Charlevilletrain Westlander
31h 11m$90–6,419Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Charlevillebus
18h 45m$190–413Drive 829.1 km
- Drive from Mackay to Charlevillecar 829.1 km
11h 24m$157–226Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly
- Drive from Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
- Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Charleville Airport (CTL)plane MOV - CTL
7h 40m$685–2,050Bus via Carmila
- Take the bus from Mackay to Carmilabus
- Take the bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Streetbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Charlevillebus
19h 30m$199–388
Mackay to Charleville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Charleville is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 11h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Charleville is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $220 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Charleville. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Charleville via Rockhampton and Miles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Charleville. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Charleville via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 11m.
The distance between Mackay and Charleville is 654 km. The road distance is 829.1 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Charleville without a car is to bus which takes 18h 45m and costs $190 - $420.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to fly from Mackay (MKY) to Charleville Airport (CTL), including transfers and time at the airport.
Mackay to Charleville bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Charleville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Charleville is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $220 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $420 and takes 18h 45m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $6,500 and takes 31h 11m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Charleville, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Regional Express, and Qantas fly from Mackay (MKY) to Charleville Airport (CTL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Charleville via Rockhampton and Miles in around 18h 45m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Mackay to Charleville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–700
Flights from Mackay to Charleville Airport via Brisbane, Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–700
Flights from Mackay to Charleville Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,400
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Charleville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,000
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Charleville Airport via Brisbane, Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,000
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–3,519
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–290
- AChoice
- $45–230
- Gold Class
- $2,810
- Heritage Class
- $3,519
Train from Roma Street to Charleville
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–2,900
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–270
- AChoice
- $40–190
- Gold Class
- $2,315
- Heritage Class
- $2,900
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $75–120
Bus from Rockhampton to Miles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $75–110
- Advantage
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $100–160
Bus from Miles to Charleville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Advantage
- $75–120
- Flexible
- $85–140
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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There is no direct flight from Mackay Airport to Charleville Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 10h 45m and has one stopover.
Mackay to Charleville bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Mackay to Charleville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Charleville is 829 km. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Mackay to Charleville.
Qantas, Virgin Australia and Regional Express offer flights from Mackay Airport to Charleville Airport Airport.
There are eight+ hotels available in Charleville.