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How to get fromMackay to Darwinby plane, train, car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Darwin by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane MKY - DRW
    6h 11m
    $401–809

  2. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    4d 15h
    $3,438–10,953

  3. Drive 2,831.4 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Darwincar car 2,831.4 km
    28h 27m
    $511–737

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus bus
    5d 4h
    $3,316–5,270

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    6d 20h
    $6,184–24,409

Mackay (MKY) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$372Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

Qantas, Airnorth, and two other airlines fly from Mackay (MKY) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Darwin via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 4d 15h.

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