There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Rubyvale by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), 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, taxi
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD)MKY - EMD
- Take the taxi from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rubyvale
5h 45m$667–1,158Drive 370.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Mackay to Rubyvale370.3 km
4h 31m$71–103Train
- Take the train from Mackay to RockhamptonSpirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to AnakieSpirit of the Outback
11h 14m$78–2,455Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to RockhamptonBrisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to AnakieLongreach
11h 15m$150–283Bus via Carmila
- Take the bus from Mackay to Carmila
- Take the bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Street
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Anakie
12h$159–258
Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Rubyvale is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Rubyvale is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $70 - $110.
The distance between Mackay and Rubyvale is 352 km. The road distance is 370.3 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Rubyvale without a car is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs $75 - $2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Mackay to Rubyvale, including transfers.
The best way to get from Mackay to Rubyvale is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs $75 - $2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 11h 15m.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Rubyvale is 370 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Mackay to Rubyvale.
There are two+ hotels available in Rubyvale.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Rubyvale, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Mackay to Rubyvale via Rockhampton and Anakie in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Rubyvale via Rockhampton and Anakie in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,300
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–800
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–1,195
- 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
- $85–200
- AChoice
- $16–80
- Gold Class
- $954
- Heritage Class
- $1,195
Train from Rockhampton to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $16–1,172
- 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
- $85–200
- AChoice
- $16–75
- Gold Class
- $936
- Heritage Class
- $1,172
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $75–120
Bus from Rockhampton to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $65–110
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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