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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Melbourne is to bus which costs $270 - $410 and takes 45h 42m.

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 25m and costs $320 - $490.

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 Roma Street Station, Stand F and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 42m.

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 56m.

How far is it from Mackay to Melbourne?

The distance between Mackay and Melbourne is 1901 km. The road distance is 2282.9 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 56m and costs $260 - $4,100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m 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 FlixBus Australia, 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 25m and costs $320 - $490. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $260 - $4,100 and takes 40h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $270 - $410 and takes 45h 42m.

Where does the Mackay to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Mackay and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 10:05 AM in Mackay and 11:05 AM 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 37m to drive from Mackay to Melbourne.

How do I get a train ticket from Mackay to Melbourne?

Book your Mackay to Melbourne train tickets online with 12go.asia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mackay to Melbourne?

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Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5350+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

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

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Fly Mackay to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MKY - MEL
5h 25m
$326–482
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 623 / ...
40h 56m
$269–4,009
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, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus
45h 42m
$275–409
Drive 2,282.9 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Melbournecar 2,282.9 km
25h 37m
$415–600
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane PPP - MEL
6h 15m
$329–1,290
Fly Mackay to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane MKY - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
7h 13m
$290–732
Train
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 18h
$2,705–7,220
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 21h
$2,752–3,909

Mackay to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 1,901.4 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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 56m.

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