There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Dalby by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Dalbybus
6h 10m$159–365Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Roma Street to Dalbytrain Westlander
20h 43m$62–4,469Bus via Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Dalbybus
15h 10m$153–318Train, bus
- Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Dalbybus
17h 41m$90–3,579Drive 888.7 km
- Drive from Mackay to Dalbycar 888.7 km
10h 12m$161–232Fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, bus
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)plane MKY - WTB
- Take the bus from Oakey to Dalbybus
9h 27m$278–949Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Dalbybus
21h$176–250
Mackay to Dalby by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Dalby is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Dalby is to fly and bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $150 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Dalby. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Dalby via Rockhampton and Miles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Dalby. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Dalby via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.
The distance between Mackay and Dalby is 1023 km. The road distance is 888.7 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Dalby without a car is to bus via Rockhampton which takes 15h 10m and costs $150 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Mackay to Dalby, including transfers.
Mackay to Dalby bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Dalby train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Dalby is to bus via Rockhampton which takes 15h 10m and costs $150 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $4,500 and takes 20h 43m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Dalby, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Mackay to Dalby via Rockhampton and Miles in around 15h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Dalby via Roma Street in around 20h 43m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport via Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–460
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–460
Flights from Mackay to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–320
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Mackay to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Mackay to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,500
Flights from Mackay to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport via Townsville, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,800
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–270
- 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 Dalby
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $12–913
- 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
- $85–190
- AChoice
- $12–60
- Gold Class
- $729
- Heritage Class
- $913
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Dalby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- 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 Dalby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $28–45
Bus from Oakey to Dalby
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $21–30
- Advantage
- $19–28
- Flexible
- $13–21
- 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 Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Mackay to Dalby bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Mackay to Dalby train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Dalby is 889 km. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Mackay to Dalby.
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