There are 5 ways to get from Robina to Mackay by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Robina station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)BNE - MKY
4h 19m$116–328Train
cheapest- Take the train from Robina station, platform 2 to Roma StreetVlbr / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to MackaySpirit of Queensland
15h 40m$46–3,600Train, bus
- Take the train from Robina station, platform 2 to Roma StreetVlbr / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to MackayPm16
19h 37m$130–190Drive 1,028.1 km
- Drive from Robina to Mackay1,028.1 km
12h 2m$195–281Bus
- Take the bus from Southport to BrisbanePm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane to MackayTownsville / ...
20h 9m$170–380
Robina to Mackay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Robina to Mackay is to train and bus which costs $130 - $190 and takes 19h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Robina to Mackay is to train and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $110 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Robina to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Dr near Glenside Dr and arriving at Mackay via Southport and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Robina station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Robina station, platform 2 and arriving at Mackay via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
The distance between Robina and Mackay is 898 km. The road distance is 1028.1 km.
The best way to get from Robina to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 15h 40m and costs $45 - $3,600.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Robina to Mackay, including transfers.
Robina to Mackay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Southport station.
Robina to Mackay train services, operated by Translink, depart from Robina station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Robina to Mackay is to train which takes 15h 40m and costs $45 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $380 and takes 20h 9m.
What companies run services between Robina, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Robina station, platform 2 to Mackay via Roma Street in around 15h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheltenham Dr near Glenside Dr to Mackay via Southport bus station, stop B, Southport, and Brisbane in around 20h 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mackay via Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–460
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–300
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–280
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Robina station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Robina station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- 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
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- 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/
Bus from Southport to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
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
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More Questions & Answers
Robina to Mackay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Robina to Mackay train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Robina to Mackay is 1028 km. It takes approximately 12h 2m to drive from Robina to Mackay.
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