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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Launceston is to fly which costs $200 - $650 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Launceston is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $200 - $650.

How far is it from Mackay to Launceston?

The distance between Mackay and Launceston is 2288 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Launceston without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 3 days 8h and costs $2,700 - $7,500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Mackay to Launceston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Launceston?

There are 349+ hotels available in Launceston.

Mackay to Launceston - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Mackay to Launceston by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Launceston (LST)plane MKY - LST
5h 23m
$202–650
Train, car ferry, bus
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 North Shore Stationtrain
4. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry
5. Take the bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A to Launceston General Hospital, Charles Stbus 705
3d 8h
$2,769–7,495
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mackay to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcar
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry
3. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Launcestoncar
37h 56m
$503–907

Mackay to Launceston by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

1Weekly Services

3d 8hAverage Duration

$2,769Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mackay to Launceston.

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Distance: 2,287.6 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Launceston, TAS, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Launceston (LST) 3 times a day.

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