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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Geelong is to fly and shuttle which costs $280 - $550 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Geelong is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $270 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Geelong?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Geelong?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Geelong Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 54m.

How far is it from Mackay to Geelong?

The distance between Mackay and Geelong is 1949 km. The road distance is 2349.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Geelong without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 41h 54m and costs $240 - $4,100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Mackay to Geelong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Geelong bus from?

Mackay to Geelong bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Geelong train from?

Mackay to Geelong train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.

Train, bus or fly from Mackay to Geelong?

The best way to get from Mackay to Geelong is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $270 - $950. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $240 - $4,100 and takes 41h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $280 - $500 and takes 46h 55m.

Where does the Mackay to Geelong bus arrive?

Mackay to Geelong bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Mackay to Geelong train arrive?

Mackay to Geelong train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Geelong?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Geelong is 2349 km. It takes approximately 26h 21m to drive from Mackay to Geelong.

Where can I stay near Geelong?

There are 765+ hotels available in Geelong.

Mackay to Geelong - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Mackay to Geelong by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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

Fly Mackay to Avalon Airport
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane MKY - AVV
5h 13m
$271–917
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 621 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
41h 54m
$247–4,031
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
46h 55m
$289–501
Drive 2,349.4 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Geelongcar 2,349.4 km
26h 21m
$421–608
Fly Mackay to Melbourne Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MKY - MEL
2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
6h 10m
$285–510
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane PPP - MEL
3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
6h 54m
$250–941
Train
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
2d 18h
$2,713–7,232
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
2d 21h
$2,744–3,902

Mackay to Geelong by train

2Weekly Trains

41h 54mAverage Duration

$247Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,949 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Avalon Airport (AVV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Geelong Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 41h 54m.

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