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

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Darwin by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Mackay

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    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane MKY - DRW
    6h 41m
    $533–846

  2. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane PPP - DRW
    12h 51m
    $475–2,142

  3. 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
    $3,384–10,353

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus bus
    4d 18h
    $2,836–6,680

  5. Drive 2,831.4 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Darwincar car 2,831.4 km
    28h 18m
    $539–778

  6. 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
    5d 2h
    $5,230–11,909

Mackay to Darwin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,836Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia 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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