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

The cheapest way to get from Mitchell to Mackay is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mitchell to Mackay is to bus and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $200 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Mitchell and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Mitchell to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Mitchell and arriving at Mackay via Miles and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Mitchell and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Mitchell to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Mitchell and arriving at Mackay via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 13m.

How far is it from Mitchell to Mackay?

The distance between Mitchell and Mackay is 690 km. The road distance is 774 km.

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

The best way to get from Mitchell to Mackay without a car is to bus which takes 15h 10m and costs $160 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Mitchell to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mitchell to Mackay bus from?

Mitchell to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mitchell station.

Where do I catch the Mitchell to Mackay train from?

Mitchell to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mitchell station.

Train or bus from Mitchell to Mackay?

The best way to get from Mitchell to Mackay is to bus which takes 15h 10m and costs $160 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $6,000 and takes 28h 13m.

Where does the Mitchell to Mackay bus arrive?

Mitchell to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Miles station.

Where does the Mitchell to Mackay train arrive?

Mitchell to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Mitchell to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Mitchell to Mackay is 774 km. It takes approximately 11h 45m to drive from Mitchell to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 85+ hotels available in Mackay.

Mitchell to Mackay - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Mitchell to Mackay by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, 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.

Bus to Roma, fly to Mackay
best
1. Take the bus from Mitchell to Romabus
2. Fly from Roma (RMA) to Mackay (MKY)plane RMA - MKY
6h 10m
$200–760
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mitchell to Roma Streettrain Westlander
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
28h 13m
$76–5,830
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mitchell to Milesbus
2. Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus
3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Mackaybus
15h 10m
$169–356
Drive 774 km
1. Drive from Mitchell to Mackaycar 774 km
11h 45m
$141–203
Bus to Charleville Airport, fly to Mackay
1. Take the bus from Mitchell to Charlevillebus
2. Fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Mackay (MKY)plane CTL - MKY
8h 40m
$377–1,160
Bus to Roma, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Mitchell to Romabus
2. Fly from Roma (RMA) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane RMA - MOV
3. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackaycar
8h 41m
$770–1,610
Bus to Roma, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Mitchell to Romabus
2. Fly from Roma (RMA) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane RMA - PPP
3. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
9h 15m
$316–1,670
Bus via Carmila
1. Take the bus from Mitchell to Milesbus
2. Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus
3. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmilabus
4. Take the bus from Carmila to Mackaybus
17h 5m
$177–326

Mitchell to Mackay by bus

3Weekly Buses

15h 10mAverage Duration

$169Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mitchell to Mackay.

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Distance: 690 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Mitchell, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mitchell to Mackay via Miles and Rockhampton in around 15h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mitchell to Mackay via Roma Street in around 28h 13m.

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