There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Springsure by plane, taxi, train, bus, 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 Springsure
5h 38m$669–961Drive 443.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Mackay to Springsure443.6 km
5h 33m$85–122Train, taxi
- Take the train from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Take the taxi from Emerald to Springsure
10h 35m$201–2,505Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Take the taxi from Emerald to Springsure
10h 37m$265–413Bus, taxi via Carmila
- Take the bus from Mackay to Carmila
- Take the bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Street
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Take the taxi from Emerald to Springsure
11h 22m$274–388
Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Springsure is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Springsure is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs $80 - $130.
The distance between Mackay and Springsure is 349 km. The road distance is 443.6 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Springsure without a car is to train and taxi which takes 10h 35m and costs $200 - $2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Mackay to Springsure, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Springsure is 444 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Mackay to Springsure.
There are three+ hotels available in Springsure.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Springsure, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Mackay to Springsure. However, you can fly to Emerald Airport (EMD) then take the taxi to Springsure. Alternatively, you can take the train to Rockhampton, take the train to Emerald, then take the taxi to Springsure.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- 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
- $400–1,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–750
- 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 Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–1,012
- 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
- $14–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
- 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 Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–90
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $160–210
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide






