There are 5 ways to get from Queanbeyan to Mackay by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Mackay (MKY)plane CBR - MKY
6h 21m$206–658Train
cheapest- Take the train from Queanbeyan Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
33h 27m$144–3,903Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus
36h 44m$337–764Drive 1,876 km
- Drive from Queanbeyan to Mackaycar 1,876 km
21h 28m$355–512Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus
41h 25m$329–481
Queanbeyan to Mackay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queanbeyan to Mackay is to fly which costs $200 - $700 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Queanbeyan to Mackay is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $200 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Queanbeyan to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Riverside Plaza, Morisset St and arriving at Mackay via Canberra, Central Station, King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Queanbeyan station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Queanbeyan Station and arriving at Mackay via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 27m.
The distance between Queanbeyan and Mackay is 1588 km. The road distance is 1876 km.
The best way to get from Queanbeyan to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 33h 27m and costs $140 - $3,900.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Queanbeyan to Mackay, including transfers.
Queanbeyan to Mackay bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Canberra station.
Queanbeyan to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Queanbeyan Station.
The best way to get from Queanbeyan to Mackay is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $200 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $3,900 and takes 33h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $330 - $800 and takes 36h 44m.
What companies run services between Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Mackay (MKY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Queanbeyan Station to Mackay via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 33h 27m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mackay via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mackay via Brisbane, Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–650
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mackay via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Queanbeyan Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–75
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–3,519
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–290
- AChoice
- $45–230
- Gold Class
- $2,810
- Heritage Class
- $3,519
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
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- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $60–95
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $200–310
Bus from Brisbane to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $150–210
- Advantage
- $180–270
- Flexible
- $230–350
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Queanbeyan to Mackay bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Central Station.
Mackay is 1h behind Queanbeyan. It is currently 6:33 AM in Queanbeyan and 5:33 AM in Mackay.
Queanbeyan to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queanbeyan to Mackay is 1876 km. It takes approximately 21h 28m to drive from Queanbeyan to Mackay.
There are 85+ hotels available in Mackay.