There are 4 ways to get from Mackay to Rockhampton by bus, train, car or plane
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Mackay to Rockhampton by bus
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Rockhampton is to train which costs $40 - $75 and takes 4h 33m.
The quickest way to get from Mackay to Rockhampton is to fly which costs $190 - $380 and takes 3h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mackay and arriving at Rockhampton. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mackay and arriving at Rockhampton. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Mackay and Rockhampton is 283 km. The road distance is 333.4 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Rockhampton without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $35 - $95.
The bus from Mackay to Rockhampton takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Mackay to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Rockhampton is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 4h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $190 - $380 and takes 3h 14m.
- Distance: 283.4 km
- Duration: 4h 20m
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Mackay to Rockhampton twice daily. Tickets cost $50 - $95 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Rockhampton 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40 - $75 and the journey takes 4h 33m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $480
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40 - $75
- 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
- Economy-B-Quick fare
- $40 - $60
- Economy-A-Choice Fare
- $50 - $75
Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50 - $75
- Advantage
- $60 - $90
- Premium
- $65 - $95
- Phone
- +61 2 4423 5233 (call 13 34 10 within Australia)
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $60
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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The quickest flight from Mackay Airport to Rockhampton Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Mackay to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Mackay to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Rockhampton is 333 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Mackay to Rockhampton.
Qantas offers flights from Mackay Airport to Rockhampton Airport.
There are 46+ hotels available in Rockhampton. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Mackay to Mackay Airport is to line 303 bus which takes 26 min and costs .