What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Darwin?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Darwin is to drive which costs $500 - $750 and takes 28h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Darwin?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Darwin is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $430 - $1,000.

How far is it from Mackay to Darwin?

The distance between Mackay and Darwin is 2188 km. The road distance is 2831.4 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Darwin without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Darwin without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 4 days 16h and costs $3,400 - $12,000.

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Darwin?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Mackay to Darwin, including transfers.

Train or fly from Mackay to Darwin?

The best way to get from Mackay to Darwin is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $430 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $3,400 - $12,000 and takes 4 days 16h.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Darwin?

Darwin is 30 min behind Mackay. It is currently 1:53 AM in Mackay and 1:23 AM in Darwin.

Can I drive from Mackay to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Darwin is 2831 km. It takes approximately 28h 27m to drive from Mackay to Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 527+ hotels available in Darwin.

Mackay to Darwin - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Darwin by plane, train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Mackay
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane MKY - DRW
7h 16m
$434–992
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
4d 16h
$3,443–11,258
Drive 2,831.4 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Darwincar 2,831.4 km
28h 27m
$517–746
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane PPP - DRW
8h 21m
$596–1,647
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly
1. Drive from Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane MOV - DRW
8h 6m
$668–2,093
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus
5d 4h
$3,315–5,302
Train
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
6d 20h
$6,189–24,414

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

38Weekly Planes

7h 58mAverage Duration

$288Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,187.5 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Mackay (MKY) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) 5 times a day. 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 16h.

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