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 $270 - $550 and takes 5h 25m.

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 $270 - $550.

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 via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E and Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 45m.

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 2282.8 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 $230 - $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 $270 - $550. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $230 - $4,100 and takes 40h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $280 - $410 and takes 45h 45m.

Where does the Mackay to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

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 39m to drive from Mackay to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 3530+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Mackay to Melbourne by plane, train, 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 Mackay to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MKY - MEL
5h 25m
$276–534
Fly Mackay to Avalon Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane MKY - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
7h 5m
$210–711
Train via Sydney
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 41m
$239–4,019
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
3. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
45h 45m
$289–409
Drive 2,282.8 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Melbournecar 2,282.8 km
25h 39m
$404–583
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
$229–970
Train
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 17h
$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 20h
$2,736–3,890

Mackay to Melbourne by train

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40h 41mAverage Duration

$239Cheapest Price

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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 4 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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