There are 6 ways to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mackay (MKY)plane ROK - MKY
55 min$260–490Bus via Zilzie
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport to Pattison Street at Hill Streetbus 440
- Take the bus from Pattison Street at Hill Street to Rockhampton Police Complexbus 440 / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Mackaybus
9h 40m$42–72Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport to Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centrebus 440
- Take the bus from Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre to Rockhampton Police Complexbus 440
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Mackaybus
6h 55m$56–122Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport to Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centrebus 440
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
7h 28m$60–1,224Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mackay335.9 km
3h 48mDrive 335.9 km
- Drive from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackaycar 335.9 km
3h 48m$62–89
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay is to bus via Zilzie which costs $40 - $75 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $260 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport and arriving at Mackay via Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Mackay is 279 km. The road distance is 335.9 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 55 min to fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mackay (MKY), including transfers and time at the airport.
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $260 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 6h 55m.
The quickest flight from Rockhampton Airport to Mackay Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre station.
What companies run services between Rockhampton Airport (ROK), Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
Qantas flies from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mackay (MKY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport to Mackay via Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre, Rockhampton Police Complex, and Rockhampton in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–490
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,195
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $40–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $954
- Heritage Class
- $1,195
Bus from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport to Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre to Rockhampton Police Complex
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport to Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport to Pattison Street at Hill Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Pattison Street at Hill Street to Rockhampton Police Complex
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay.
Qantas offers flights from Rockhampton Airport to Mackay Airport.
There are 97+ hotels available in Mackay.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Mackay. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.