There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Queanbeyan by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MKY - CBR
5h 38m$250–737Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Central Station to Queanbeyan Stationtrain 631 / ...
33h 45m$148–3,824Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus
37h 34m$257–388Drive 1,875.8 km
- Drive from Mackay to Queanbeyancar 1,875.8 km
21h 32m$349–503Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus
41h 40m$366–829
Mackay to Queanbeyan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Queanbeyan is to bus which costs $250 - $390 and takes 37h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Queanbeyan is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $250 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Queanbeyan. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Morisset St Before Collett St via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station and City Interchange Plt 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Queanbeyan station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Queanbeyan Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 45m.
The distance between Mackay and Queanbeyan is 1584 km. The road distance is 1875.8 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Queanbeyan without a car is to train which takes 33h 45m and costs $140 - $3,900.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Mackay to Queanbeyan, including transfers.
Mackay to Queanbeyan bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Queanbeyan train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Queanbeyan is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $250 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $3,900 and takes 33h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $250 - $390 and takes 37h 34m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Queanbeyan Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 33h 45m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,300
Flights from Mackay to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,300
Flights from Mackay to Canberra International Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–750
Flights from Mackay to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–750
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Queanbeyan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–75
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $60–95
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–400
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $160–240
- Advantage
- $200–300
- Flexible
- $260–400
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $170–250
- Flexible
- $210–330
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More Questions & Answers
Mackay to Queanbeyan bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Queanbeyan is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 9:51 PM in Mackay and 10:51 PM in Queanbeyan.
Mackay to Queanbeyan train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Queanbeyan is 1876 km. It takes approximately 21h 32m to drive from Mackay to Queanbeyan.
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