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How to get fromSydney to Mackayby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Mackay by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Mackay

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane SYD - MKY
    5h 33m
    $238–492

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    28h 29m
    $170–3,849

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus bus Au050-1 / ...
    32h 31m
    $207–345

  4. Drive 1,705.4 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Mackaycar car 1,705.4 km
    20h 20m
    $312–450

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Mackay

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane NTL - MKY
    8h 11m
    $283–570

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train
    6h 43m
    $229–1,282

  7. Train via Central Station

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    28h 32m
    $170–3,849

  8. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackaybus bus Townsville / ...
    34h 50m
    $285–523

Sydney to Mackay by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration28h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,444.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Mackay via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 28h 29m.

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