What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Port Pirie?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Port Pirie is to bus which costs $290 - $550 and takes 2 days 13h.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Port Pirie?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Port Pirie is to fly and drive which takes 8h 59m and costs $330 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Port Pirie?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Port Pirie. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Port Pirie via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

How far is it from Mackay to Port Pirie?

The distance between Mackay and Port Pirie is 1924 km. The road distance is 2179.4 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Port Pirie without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Port Pirie without a car is to train and bus via Greenacre which takes 2 days 7h and costs $320 - $4,100.

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Port Pirie?

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Mackay to Port Pirie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Port Pirie bus from?

Mackay to Port Pirie bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.

Where does the Mackay to Port Pirie bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Mackay and Port Pirie?

Port Pirie is 30 min behind Mackay. It is currently 7:20 AM in Mackay and 6:50 AM in Port Pirie.

Can I drive from Mackay to Port Pirie?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Port Pirie is 2179 km. It takes approximately 25h 54m to drive from Mackay to Port Pirie.

Where can I stay near Port Pirie?

There are 10+ hotels available in Port Pirie.

Mackay to Port Pirie - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Mackay to Port Pirie by plane, car, train, or bus

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Fly Mackay to Whyalla Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane MKY - WYA
2. Drive from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Port Piriecar
8h 59m
$336–840
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1bus
4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Piriebus
2d 13h
$291–513
Train, bus via Greenacre
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Broken Hill Stationtrain 445
4. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tcebus 585
5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Piriebus
2d 7h
$324–4,054
Drive 2,179.4 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Port Piriecar 2,179.4 km
25h 54m
$387–558
Fly Mackay to Adelaide Airport, bus
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MKY - ADL
2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Piriebus
10h 25m
$317–556
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Whyalla Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane PPP - WYA
3. Drive from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Port Piriecar
21h 19m
$351–1,647
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly to Whyalla Airport, drive
1. Drive from Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane MOV - WYA
3. Drive from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Port Piriecar
20h 59m
$292–992
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Piriebus
3d 9h
$2,895–7,675
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Piriebus
4d 17h
$3,350–21,590
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Port Piriebus
4d 20h
$3,381–18,260

Mackay to Port Pirie by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

2d 7hAverage Duration

$324Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,923.5 km
Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Port Pirie, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mackay to Port Pirie via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 2d 13h.

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