There are 6 ways to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mackay (MKY)plane ROK - MKY
55 min$260–600Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rockhampton to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
6h 45m$42–1,202Bus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Mackaybus Townsville / ...
4h 45m$50–120Airport 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$60–86Bus via Stockland Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Mackaybus Au050-1 / ...
6h 56m$46–76
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 Stockland Rockhampton which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $260 - $600.
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 Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Mackay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
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 4h 45m and costs $50 - $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 Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $260 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 4h 45m, you could also train, which costs $40 - $1,200 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Rockhampton Airport (ROK), Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
Qantas flies from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mackay (MKY) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Rockhampton to Mackay twice daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–480
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $80–120
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- 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
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 Greyhound Australia, arrive at Mackay station.
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mackay station.
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 100+ 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.