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There are 12 ways to get from Mackay to Mataranka by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Mackay to Katherine, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Katherine (KTR)plane plane MKY - KTR
    2. Take the bus from Katherine to Matarankabus bus
    18h 33m
    $779–2,422

  2. Drive 2,409.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mackay to Matarankacar car 2,409.7 km
    24h 18m
    $437–631

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus 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 Matarankabus bus
    4d 21h
    $3,272–5,189

  4. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Katherine, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Katherine (KTR)plane plane PPP - KTR
    3. Take the bus from Katherine to Matarankabus bus
    23h 3m
    $1,318–4,687

  5. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly to Katherine, bus

    1. Drive from Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Katherine (KTR)plane plane MOV - KTR
    3. Take the bus from Katherine to Matarankabus bus
    20h 28m
    $2,490–8,133

  6. Fly Mackay to Darwin International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane MKY - DRW
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston to Katherinebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Katherine to Matarankabus bus
    16h 8m
    $473–1,157

  7. Train to Townsville Airport, fly to Katherine, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Katherine (KTR)plane plane TSV - KTR
    3. Take the bus from Katherine to Matarankabus bus
    25h 27m
    $1,058–4,572

  8. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly to Darwin International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane MOV - DRW
    3. Take the bus from Palmerston to Katherinebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Katherine to Matarankabus bus
    16h 43m
    $865–2,803

  9. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Darwin International Airport, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Palmerston to Katherinebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Katherine to Matarankabus bus
    17h 8m
    $643–1,857

  10. Train, bus via Melbourne

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    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 train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Matarankabus bus
    5d
    $4,993–9,948

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    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 Matarankabus bus
    6d 2h
    $3,685–22,380

  12. Train, bus #2

    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 Alice Springstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Matarankabus bus
    6d 8h
    $5,467–23,885

Mackay to Mataranka by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5dAverage Duration
Ticket$4,993Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,044.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackay to Mataranka. However, you can fly to Katherine (KTR), take the taxi to Katherine, then take the bus to Mataranka. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Mataranka via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Brisbane, Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station, Adelaide Station, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 4d 21h.

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