What is the cheapest way to get from St George to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from St George to Mackay is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 10h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from St George to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from St George to Mackay is to bus and fly which takes 10h 35m and costs $310 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between St George and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from St George to Mackay. However, there are services departing from St George and arriving at Mackay via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h.

How far is it from St George to Mackay?

The distance between St George and Mackay is 1373 km. The road distance is 960.3 km.

How do I travel from St George to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from St George to Mackay without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 8m and costs $150 - $3,800.

How long does it take to get from St George to Mackay?

It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from St George to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St George to Mackay bus from?

St George to Mackay bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from St George station.

Bus or fly from St George to Mackay?

The best way to get from St George to Mackay is to bus which takes 25h and costs $260 - $500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $410 - $1,200 and takes 29h 25m.

How long is the flight from St George to Mackay?

There is no direct flight from St. George Airport Airport to Mackay Airport. The quickest flight takes 35h 25m and has three stopovers.

Where does the St George to Mackay bus arrive?

St George to Mackay bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Brisbane City station.

Can I drive from St George to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between St George to Mackay is 960 km. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from St George to Mackay.

Which airlines fly from St. George Airport Airport to Mackay Airport?

Regional Express and Qantas offer flights from St. George Airport Airport to Mackay Airport.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 87+ hotels available in Mackay.

St George to Mackay - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from St George to Mackay by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 Brisbane Airport, fly to Mackay
best
1. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane Citybus
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
11h 4m
$227–475
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane Citybus
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
22h 8m
$155–3,750
Bus
1. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane Citybus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus Townsville / ...
25h
$260–500
Drive 960.3 km
1. Drive from St George to Mackaycar 960.3 km
10h 51m
$181–262
Fly St. George Airport to Mackay
1. Fly from St. George Airport (SGO) to Mackay (MKY)plane SGO - MKY
29h 25m
$410–1,200
Bus, bus to Miles Airport, fly to Mackay
1. Take the bus from St George to Dalbybus
2. Take the bus from Dalby to Milesbus
3. Fly from Miles Airport (WLE) to Mackay (MKY)plane WLE - MKY
12h 31m
$454–1,101
Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly to Mackay
1. Take the bus from St George to Oakeybus
2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Mackay (MKY)plane WTB - MKY
10h 35m
$311–961
Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane Citybus
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane BNE - PPP
3. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
13h 54m
$283–1,235
Bus via Brisbane
1. Take the bus from St George to Brisbane Citybus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus Pm16
26h 5m
$240–340

St George to Mackay by bus and train

4Weekly Services

22h 8mAverage Duration

$155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,373.2 km
Duration: 11h 4m

What companies run services between St George, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from St George to Mackay via Brisbane in around 25h. Alternatively, Regional Express and Qantas fly from St. George Airport (SGO) to Mackay (MKY) twice a week.

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