What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mackay is to fly which costs $250 - $460 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mackay is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $250 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Mackay via Central Station, King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Mackay via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 31m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Mackay?

The distance between Melbourne and Mackay is 1901 km. The road distance is 2280.5 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 40h 31m and costs $180 - $4,100.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Mackay?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Melbourne to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Mackay bus from?

Melbourne to Mackay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Mackay train from?

Melbourne to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Mackay?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mackay is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $250 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $4,100 and takes 40h 31m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 43h 38m.

Where does the Melbourne to Mackay bus arrive?

Melbourne to Mackay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Mackay?

Mackay is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 11:18 PM in Melbourne and 10:18 PM in Mackay.

Where does the Melbourne to Mackay train arrive?

Melbourne to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Mackay is 2281 km. It takes approximately 25h 43m to drive from Melbourne to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 86+ hotels available in Mackay.

Melbourne to Mackay - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Melbourne Airport to Mackay
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mackay (MKY)plane MEL - MKY
6h 14m
$258–458
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
40h 31m
$182–4,093
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus
43h 38m
Drive 2,280.5 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Mackaycar 2,280.5 km
25h 43m
$431–623
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Mackay
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mackay (MKY)plane AVV - MKY
7h 20m
$218–868
Fly Melbourne Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane MEL - PPP
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
7h 4m
$234–1,078
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus
2d
$349–477

Melbourne to Mackay by train

4Weekly Trains

40h 31mAverage Duration

$182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,901.3 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mackay (MKY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Mackay via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 40h 31m.

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