There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Singleton by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Newcastle Airport, train
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane MKY - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Singleton Stationtrain
6h 39m$289–358Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Singleton Stationtrain Hun
27h 57m$180–3,763Bus via Moree
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moreebus
- Take the bus from Moree Station, Coach Stop to Munro St Opp Singleton Stationbus
31h 54m$308–671Drive 1,515.2 km
- Drive from Mackay to Singletoncar 1,515.2 km
18h 5m$277–400Fly to Tamworth, train
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Tamworth (TMW)plane MKY - TMW
- Take the train from Tamworth Station to Singleton Stationtrain
7h 53m$284–839Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MKY - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Singleton Stationtrain
8h 23m$260–574Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Hexhambus
- Take the bus from Maitland Station, Railway St to Singleton Station, Munro Stbus 180
37h 49m$300–607
Mackay to Singleton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Singleton is to fly and train which costs $280 - $360 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Singleton is to fly and train which takes 6h 39m and costs $280 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Singleton station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Munro St Opp Singleton Station via Brisbane Roma Street and Moree Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Singleton station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Singleton Station via Roma Street Station and Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 57m.
The distance between Mackay and Singleton is 1420 km. The road distance is 1515.2 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Singleton without a car is to train which takes 27h 57m and costs $180 - $3,800.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Mackay to Singleton, including transfers.
Mackay to Singleton bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Singleton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Singleton is to train which takes 27h 57m and costs $180 - $3,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Moree, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 31h 54m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Singleton, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Mackay to Singleton Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Maitland Station in around 27h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Munro St Opp Singleton Station via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Moree, and Moree Station, Coach Stop in around 31h 54m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
Flights from Mackay to Newcastle Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Mackay to Tamworth via Brisbane, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,400
Flights from Mackay to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–550
Flights from Mackay to Sydney International Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $390–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Singleton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Maitland Station to Singleton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Mackay to Singleton bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Singleton is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 11:48 AM in Mackay and 12:48 PM in Singleton.
Mackay to Singleton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Singleton is 1515 km. It takes approximately 18h 5m to drive from Mackay to Singleton.
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