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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Perth is to fly which costs $400 - $550 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Perth is to fly which takes 8h 24m and costs $400 - $550.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Perth. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Perth via Roma Street Station and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 7h.

How far is it from Mackay to Perth?

The distance between Mackay and Perth is 3510 km. The road distance is 4502.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Perth without a car is to bus and train which takes 4 days 6h and costs $950 - $8,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Mackay to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Perth train from?

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

Train or fly from Mackay to Perth?

The best way to get from Mackay to Perth is to fly which takes 8h 24m and costs $400 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $950 - $13,000 and takes 4 days 7h.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Perth?

Perth is 2h behind Mackay. It is currently 7:24 PM in Mackay and 5:24 PM in Perth.

Where does the Mackay to Perth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mackay to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Perth is 4502 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Mackay to Perth.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 1470+ hotels available in Perth.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Perth by plane, bus, train, 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 from Mackay
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Perth Airport (PER)MKY - PER
8h 24m
$407–528
Bus, train
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 Albury
4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
5. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perth
4d 6h
$974–7,770
Train
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Perth
4d 7h
$970–12,269
Drive 4,502.4 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Perth4,502.4 km
2d 1h
$853–1,232
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpine
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Perth Airport (PER)PPP - PER
11h 9m
$430–1,708
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly
1. Drive from Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Perth Airport (PER)MOV - PER
10h 39m
$639–1,656
Train via Adelaide
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaide
3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perth
4d 14h
$2,956–16,025

Mackay to Perth by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

4d 6hAverage Duration

$974Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,509.8 km
Duration: 8h 24m

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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