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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Perth by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Mackay

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    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane MKY - PER
    8h 24m
    $417–452

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Perthtrain train
    4d 7h
    $970–12,769

  3. Drive 4,502.4 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Perthcar car 4,502.4 km
    2d 1h
    $852–1,230

  4. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane PPP - PER
    11h 9m
    $430–1,708

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Perthtrain train
    4d 13h
    $1,126–9,520

  6. Train via Adelaide

    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 Parklands to Perthtrain train
    5d 15h
    $2,956–17,025

Mackay to Perth by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration4d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$970Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Perth, WA, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Perth Airport (PER) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Perth via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 4d 7h.

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