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How to get fromMackay to Sydneyby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Sydney by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Mackay to Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MKY - SYD
    4h 23m
    $225–471

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    29h 6m
    $174–3,769

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3206 / ...
    33h 25m
    $216–408

  4. Drive 1,705.9 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Sydneycar car 1,705.9 km
    20h 21m
    $308–444

  5. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PPP - SYD
    5h 28m
    $212–1,205

  6. Fly Mackay to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MKY - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    7h 46m
    $279–562

  7. Bus via Mackay (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    37h 47m
    $331–729

Mackay to Sydney by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration29h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,442.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Central Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 29h 6m.

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