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 $480 - $800 and takes 8h 34m.

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 34m and costs $480 - $800.

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 Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 8h.

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 train which takes 4 days 8h and costs $1,000 - $14,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m 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 34m and costs $480 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,000 - $14,000 and takes 4 days 8h.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Perth?

Perth is 2h behind Mackay. It is currently 3:06 PM in Mackay and 1:06 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.

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

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

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 1675+ hotels available in Perth.

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

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Fly from Mackay
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Perth Airport (PER)plane MKY - PER
8h 34m
$480–773
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Perth Airport (PER)plane PPP - PER
11h 24m
$455–1,508
Train
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain
4d 8h
$1,039–13,769
Drive 4,502.4 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Perthcar 4,502.4 km
2d 1h
$801–1,156
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly
1. Drive from Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Perth Airport (PER)plane MOV - PER
10h 49m
$887–2,753
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain
4d 14h
$1,096–10,407
Train via Adelaide
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
7d 8h
$3,910–30,025

Mackay to Perth by train

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4d 8hAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,509.8 km
Duration: 8h 34m

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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Perth via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 4d 8h.

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