What is the cheapest way to get from Port Augusta to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Port Augusta to Mackay is to bus and fly which costs $330 - $700 and takes 11h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Augusta to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Port Augusta to Mackay is to bus and fly which takes 10h 16m and costs $500 - $1,600.

Is there a direct bus between Port Augusta and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Augusta to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Port Augusta and arriving at Mackay via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Port Augusta to Mackay?

The distance between Port Augusta and Mackay is 1833 km. The road distance is 2210.9 km.

How do I travel from Port Augusta to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Port Augusta to Mackay without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $330 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Port Augusta to Mackay?

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Port Augusta to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Augusta to Mackay bus from?

Port Augusta to Mackay bus services, operated by Stateliner, depart from Port Augusta station.

Where does the Port Augusta to Mackay bus arrive?

Port Augusta to Mackay bus services, operated by Stateliner, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Port Augusta and Mackay?

Mackay is 30 min behind Port Augusta. It is currently 7:59 AM in Port Augusta and 7:29 AM in Mackay.

Can I drive from Port Augusta to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Augusta to Mackay is 2211 km. It takes approximately 26h 11m to drive from Port Augusta to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 85+ hotels available in Mackay.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Port Augusta 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 Whyalla Airport, fly to Mackay
best
1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Whyallabus
2. Fly from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Mackay (MKY)plane WYA - MKY
10h 16m
$536–1,548
Bus to Adelaide Airport, fly to Mackay
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaidebus
2. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mackay (MKY)plane ADL - MKY
11h 9m
$335–668
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaidebus
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
2d 12h
$338–688
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaidebus
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
3d 4h
$2,261–16,714
Drive 2,210.9 km
1. Drive from Port Augusta to Mackaycar 2,210.9 km
26h 11m
$410–592
Bus to Whyalla Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Whyallabus
2. Fly from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane WYA - PPP
3. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
14h 36m
$377–1,658
Bus, train via Mackay
1. Take the bus from Port Augusta to Adelaidebus
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus
3d 8h
$2,291–13,273

Port Augusta to Mackay by bus

7Weekly Buses

2d 12hAverage Duration

$338Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,833.4 km
Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Port Augusta, SA, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Port Augusta to Mackay via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane in around 2d 12h.

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