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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Emerald to Mackay

Composite routes from Emerald to Mackay

Cheapest
4 h 44 min
Car
389 km.
from $21

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$532.61

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$760.87
Plane from Emerald Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$923.91

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Emerald Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$521.74
Plane from Emerald Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$59.78
Bus from Rockhampton to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.87–$70.65

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$39.13
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmila
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$31.52
Bus from Carmila to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$20.65

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Rockhampton to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.33–$744.41
Train from Emerald to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$8.70–$630.12
Train from Proserpine to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.91–$281.86

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Mackay is to drive which costs $47.83 - $70.65 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Emerald to Mackay is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Emerald and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Mackay via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Emerald and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Mackay via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

How far is it from Emerald to Mackay?

The distance between Emerald and Mackay is 616 km. The road distance is 389.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Emerald to Mackay without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $54.35 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Emerald to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emerald to Mackay bus from?

Emerald to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.

Where do I catch the Emerald to Mackay train from?

Emerald to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.

Train, bus or fly from Emerald to Mackay?

The best way to get from Emerald to Mackay is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $54.35 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $163.04 - $543.48 and takes 5h 34m, you could also train, which costs $18.48 - $1413.04 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Emerald to Mackay bus arrive?

Emerald to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Where does the Emerald to Mackay train arrive?

Emerald to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Can I drive from Emerald to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Mackay is 389 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Emerald 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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