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19 h 12 min
1667 km.
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Katoomba, Australia → Mackay, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Katoomba to Mackay

Composite routes from Katoomba to Mackay

Cheapest
19 h 12 min
Car
1667 km.
from $91
Other
8 h 37 min
Train, Plane
1400 km.
from $212.88
31 h 5 min
1401 km.
from $1203.78
34 h 8 min
1401 km.
from $395.38
7 h 49 min
Plane
1400 km.
from $348.98
8 h 31 min
Train, Plane
1400 km.
from $279.18
11 h 20 min
Train, Plane
1400 km.
from $230.22
10 h 51 min
Train, Plane
1400 km.
from $265.57
12 h 36 min
Train, Plane
1400 km.
from $325.47
40 h 19 min
Train
1401 km.
from $251.32

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Australia Wide Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
2h 1m
Hourly
$4.42–$6.95
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
14h
3 times a day
$94.73–$227.36
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
17h 20m
Once daily
$75.79–$113.68
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Australia Wide Coaches
Website
1h 50m
6 times a week
$24.00–$32.84
02 9516 1300
02 9516 1300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
4h 35m
Every day
$189.46–$606.29
Qantas
Website
4h 21m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$239.99–$530.50
Virgin Australia
Website
4h 36m
Every day
$189.46–$555.76
Train operators
Found: 2
Intercity Train
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Intercity Train
Website
1h 49m
Twice daily
$8.84–$13.89
131 500
131 500
Call
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
13h 23m
4 times a week
$35.37–$2,547.48
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Mackay is to train and bus which costs $141.30 - $228.26 and takes 40h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Mackay is to drive and fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $173.91 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Katoomba and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Mackay via Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Katoomba and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Mackay via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 5m.

How far is it from Katoomba to Mackay?

The distance between Katoomba and Mackay is 1560 km. The road distance is 1684.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Katoomba to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 31h 5m and costs $44.57 - $2391.30 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Katoomba to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Mackay bus from?

Katoomba to Mackay bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Mackay train from?

Katoomba to Mackay train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Katoomba Station.

Train or bus from Katoomba to Mackay?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Mackay is to train which takes 31h 5m and costs $44.57 - $2391.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $163.04 - $456.52 and takes 34h 8m.

Where does the Katoomba to Mackay bus arrive?

Katoomba to Mackay bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Katoomba and Mackay?

Mackay is 1h behind Katoomba. It is currently 19:31 in Katoomba and 18:31 in Mackay.

Where does the Katoomba to Mackay train arrive?

Katoomba to Mackay train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Katoomba to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Mackay is 1685 km. It takes approximately 20h 23m to drive from Katoomba 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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