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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Yulara by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Mackay

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    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)plane plane MKY - AYQ
    6h 22m
    $406–1,051

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Yularabus bus
    3d 17h
    $901–5,245

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Yularabus bus
    4d
    $2,661–9,680

  4. Drive 2,833.1 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Yularacar car 2,833.1 km
    28h 41m
    $512–739

  5. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)plane plane PPP - AYQ
    22h 57m
    $446–1,726

  6. Train, bus via Adelaide

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Yularabus bus
    4d 6h
    $4,460–11,183

Mackay to Yulara by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4dAverage Duration
Ticket$2,661Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Yulara, NT, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Mackay (MKY) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) 3 times a week.

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