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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Melbourne is to fly which costs $280 - $400 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $280 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 41m.

How far is it from Mackay to Melbourne?

The distance between Mackay and Melbourne is 1901 km. The road distance is 2283.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 40h 41m and costs $180 - $4,100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Mackay to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Melbourne bus from?

Mackay to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mackay station.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Melbourne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mackay to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Mackay to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $280 - $400. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $180 - $4,100 and takes 40h 41m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 47h 29m.

Where does the Mackay to Melbourne bus arrive?

Mackay to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 8:50 PM in Mackay and 9:50 PM in Melbourne.

Where does the Mackay to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mackay to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Melbourne is 2283 km. It takes approximately 25h 33m to drive from Mackay to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5268+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Melbourne by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 Mackay to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)MKY - MEL
5h 20m
$289–397
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
40h 41m
$185–4,019
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Street
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
47h 29m
Drive 2,283.2 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Melbourne2,283.2 km
25h 33m
$433–625
Fly Mackay to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Avalon Airport (AVV)MKY - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
8h 15m
$225–905
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpine
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)PPP - MEL
6h 10m
$234–1,120
Train
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma StreetSpirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
2d 18h
$3,351–8,020

Mackay to Melbourne by train

4Weekly Trains

40h 41mAverage Duration

$185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,901.4 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Southern Cross via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 40h 41m.

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