There are 8 ways to get from Mackay to Mitchell by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly Mackay to Roma, bus
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Roma (RMA)plane MKY - RMA
- Take the bus from Roma to Mitchellbus
6h$350–1,034Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Roma Street to Mitchelltrain Westlander
27h 26m$80–5,819Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Mitchellbus
16h 45m$165–354Drive 773.8 km
- Drive from Mackay to Mitchellcar 773.8 km
11h 44m$140–203Fly Mackay to Charleville Airport, bus
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Charleville Airport (CTL)plane MKY - CTL
- Take the bus from Charleville to Mitchellbus
8h 25m$275–789Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly to Roma, bus
- Drive from Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
- Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Roma (RMA)plane MOV - RMA
- Take the bus from Roma to Mitchellbus
8h 35m$572–1,711Train, bus
- Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Mitchellbus
17h 6m$134–1,456Bus via Carmila
- Take the bus from Mackay to Carmilabus
- Take the bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Streetbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Mitchellbus
17h 30m$174–328
Mackay to Mitchell by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Mitchell is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Mitchell is to fly and bus which takes 6h and costs $350 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Mitchell. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Mitchell via Rockhampton and Miles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Mitchell. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Mitchell via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 26m.
The distance between Mackay and Mitchell is 690 km. The road distance is 773.8 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Mitchell without a car is to bus which takes 16h 45m and costs $160 - $360.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Mackay to Mitchell, including transfers.
Mackay to Mitchell bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Mitchell train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Mitchell is to bus which takes 16h 45m and costs $160 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $6,000 and takes 27h 26m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Mitchell, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Mackay to Mitchell via Rockhampton and Miles in around 16h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Mitchell via Roma Street in around 27h 26m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Mackay to Roma via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,600
Flights from Mackay to Roma via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Flights from Mackay to Roma via Brisbane, Charleville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
Flights from Mackay to Charleville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–750
Flights from Mackay to Charleville Airport via Brisbane, Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–750
Flights from Mackay to Charleville Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,400
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Roma via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Roma via Brisbane, Charleville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,800
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–3,519
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–290
- AChoice
- $45–230
- Gold Class
- $2,810
- Heritage Class
- $3,519
Train from Roma Street to Mitchell
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–2,230
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–240
- AChoice
- $30–150
- Gold Class
- $1,781
- Heritage Class
- $2,230
Train from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–1,195
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–200
- AChoice
- $16–80
- Gold Class
- $954
- Heritage Class
- $1,195
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Roma to Mitchell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $25–40
- Advantage
- $24–40
- Flexible
- $20–35
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $75–120
Bus from Rockhampton to Miles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $75–110
- Advantage
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $100–160
Bus from Miles to Mitchell
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–65
- Advantage
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $50–80
Bus from Charleville to Mitchell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–60
- Flexible
- $40–65
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Mackay to Mitchell bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Mackay to Mitchell train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Mitchell is 774 km. It takes approximately 11h 44m to drive from Mackay to Mitchell.
There are three+ hotels available in Mitchell.






