How to Travel from
Ballina to Mackay
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Ballina, Australia → Mackay, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ballina to Mackay
Composite routes from Ballina to Mackay
Cheapest
13 h 6 min
Car
1132 km.
from $62
Other
7 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
963 km.
from $195.36
19 h 8 min
Bus, Train
963 km.
from $207.84
22 h
964 km.
from $210.24
22 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
963 km.
from $417.66
8 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
963 km.
from $332.32
9 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
963 km.
from $294.27
20 h 20 min
964 km.
from $1188.70
23 h 29 min
964 km.
from $142.09
Route Navigator Ballina - Mackay
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Continue onto Cherry Street
Cherry Street, 20 м
20 м
Turn sharp right onto Cherry Street
Cherry Street, 151 м
151 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bangalow Road
Bangalow Road, 1 km 559 м
1 km 559 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bangalow Road
Bangalow Road, 1 km 226 м
1 km 226 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tamarind Drive
Tamarind Drive, 4 km 236 м
4 km 236 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Tamarind Drive
Tamarind Drive, 210 м
210 м
At roundabout, take exit 3
149 km 937 м
149 km 937 м
Continue onto Pacific Motorway and drive toward Brisbane
Pacific Motorway, Brisbane, 27 km 162 м
27 km 162 м
Keep right and take M7 toward Brisbane Airport, Sunshine Coast
Brisbane Airport, Sunshine Coast, M7, 9 km 903 м
9 km 903 м
Keep left
1 km 48 м
1 km 48 м
Keep right and take A3 toward Chermside, Sunshine Coast
Chermside, Sunshine Coast, A3, 9 km 21 м
9 km 21 м
Keep right onto Gympie Arterial Road
Gympie Arterial Road, 70 km 57 м
70 km 57 м
Keep right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 70 km 16 м
70 km 16 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway off ramp
Bruce Highway off ramp, 1 km 58 м
1 km 58 м
Continue onto Cooroy - Gympie Rd
Cooroy - Gympie Rd, 21 km 213 м
21 km 213 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wide Bay Highway
Wide Bay Highway, 20 km 390 м
20 km 390 м
Turn right onto Brooweena - Woolooga Road
Brooweena - Woolooga Road, 9 km 281 м
9 km 281 м
Turn left onto Brooweena - Woolooga Road
Brooweena - Woolooga Road, 48 km 872 м
48 km 872 м
Turn left onto Maryborough - Biggenden Road
Maryborough - Biggenden Road, 26 km 425 м
26 km 425 м
Turn right onto Mary Street
Mary Street, 1 km 300 м
1 km 300 м
Turn right onto Caroline Street
Caroline Street, 17 km 516 м
17 km 516 м
Turn left onto Booyal-Dallarnil Road
Booyal-Dallarnil Road, 18 km 202 м
18 km 202 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 291 km 426 м
291 km 426 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yeppen Crossing
Yeppen Crossing, 3 km 369 м
3 km 369 м
Continue onto Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway), 1 km 800 м
1 km 800 м
Turn right onto Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy Street, 4 km 33 м
4 km 33 м
Continue onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 8 km 748 м
8 km 748 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 288 km 878 м
288 km 878 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broad Street
Broad Street, 11 km 240 м
11 km 240 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 17 km 777 м
17 km 777 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 5 km 401 м
5 km 401 м
Turn left onto Bridge Road
Bridge Road, 98 м
98 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Ballina to Mackay?
The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Mackay is to bus via Aspley which costs $76.09 - $173.91 and takes 23h 29m.
What is the fastest way to get from Ballina to Mackay?
The fastest way to get from Ballina to Mackay is to bus and fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $103.26 - $358.70 .
Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Mackay?
No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Ballina Hospital, Bentinck St and arriving at Mackay via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.
How far is it from Ballina to Mackay?
The distance between Ballina and Mackay is 1022 km. The road distance is 1136.2 km.
How do I travel from Ballina to Mackay without a car?
The best way to get from Ballina to Mackay without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 8m and costs $34.78 - $2391.30 .
How long does it take to get from Ballina to Mackay?
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Ballina to Mackay, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Ballina to Mackay bus from?
Ballina to Mackay bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station.
Train or bus from Ballina to Mackay?
The best way to get from Ballina to Mackay is to bus which takes 22h and costs $65.22 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $38.04 - $2391.30 and takes 20h 20m.
Where does the Ballina to Mackay bus arrive?
Ballina to Mackay bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
What is the time difference between Ballina and Mackay?
Mackay is 1h behind Ballina. It is currently 01:54 in Ballina and 00:54 in Mackay.
Can I drive from Ballina to Mackay?
Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Mackay is 1136 km. It takes approximately 14h 40m to drive from Ballina 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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