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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Mackay is to fly which costs $390 - $470 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Mackay is to fly which takes 8h 13m and costs $390 - $470.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Mackay via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 20h.

How far is it from Perth to Mackay?

The distance between Perth and Mackay is 3510 km. The road distance is 4502.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 4 days 20h and costs $950 - $15,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Perth to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Mackay train from?

Perth to Mackay train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Perth station.

Train or fly from Perth to Mackay?

The best way to get from Perth to Mackay is to fly which takes 8h 13m and costs $390 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $950 - $15,000 and takes 4 days 20h.

What is the time difference between Perth and Mackay?

Mackay is 2h ahead of Perth. It is currently 11:42 AM in Perth and 1:42 PM in Mackay.

Where does the Perth to Mackay train arrive?

Perth to Mackay train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

Can I drive from Perth to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Mackay is 4502 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Perth to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 84+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Perth to Mackay by plane, train, 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 to Mackay
best
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Mackay (MKY)plane PER - MKY
8h 13m
$394–465
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
4d 20h
$978–14,540
Drive 4,502.5 km
1. Drive from Perth to Mackaycar 4,502.5 km
2d 1h
$822–1,187
Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane PER - PPP
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
11h 28m
$410–1,465
Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane PER - MOV
2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackaycar
10h 54m
$834–2,555
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain
2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
3. Take the bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
4. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
5. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus
5d 5h
$871–9,465
Train via Adelaide
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
5d 20h
$2,949–17,996

Perth to Mackay by train

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4d 20hAverage Duration

$978Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,509.9 km
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Mackay (MKY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Mackay via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 4d 20h.

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