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21 h 14 min
1862 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Canberra to Mackay

Composite routes from Canberra to Mackay

Cheapest
21 h 14 min
Car
1862 km.
from $102
Other
32 h 59 min
Bus, Train
1570 km.
from $228.25
35 h 48 min
1569 km.
from $421.17
8 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
1570 km.
from $318.28
8 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
1570 km.
from $497.63
9 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
1570 km.
from $236.53
43 h 37 min
Bus, Train
1570 km.
from $218.38

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Murrays Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 6m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
3h 30m
Once daily
$31.52–$59.78
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
17h 20m
Once daily
$65.22–$97.83
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Murrays Coaches
Website
3h 30m
Hourly
$34.78–$48.91
(61) 13 22 51
(61) 13 22 51
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
4h 45m
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
$250.00–$923.91
Qantas
Website
5h 6m
Monday to Saturday
$239.13–$760.87
Virgin Australia
Website
4h 41m
Every day
$152.17–$500.00
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
13h 23m
4 times a week
$30.43–$2,192.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Canberra to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Mackay is to bus and train via Wollongong which costs $163.04 - $260.87 and takes 43h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canberra to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Mackay is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $152.17 - $510.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Mackay via Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 48m.

How far is it from Canberra to Mackay?

The distance between Canberra and Mackay is 1591 km. The road distance is 1872.6 km.

How do I travel from Canberra to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Canberra to Mackay without a car is to bus and train which takes 32h 59m and costs $70.65 - $2391.30 .

How long does it take to get from Canberra to Mackay?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Canberra to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Mackay bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Canberra to Mackay?

The best way to get from Canberra to Mackay is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $152.17 - $510.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $173.91 - $489.13 and takes 35h 48m.

Where does the Canberra to Mackay bus arrive?

Canberra to Mackay bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Canberra and Mackay?

Mackay is 1h behind Canberra. It is currently 09:05 in Canberra and 08:05 in Mackay.

Can I drive from Canberra to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Mackay is 1873 km. It takes approximately 22h 27m to drive from Canberra to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 76+ hotels available in Mackay. Prices start at $64.48 per night.
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