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Ten ways to Travel from Mackay to Sydney

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Cheapest
By car (1 740 km)
20 h 28 min
1740 km.
from $95
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Plane from Mackay (Mackay Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
20 h 28 min
1740 km.
from $22.70
Train
28 h 51 min
1426 km.
from $1152.59
Bus
34 h 22 min
1426 km.
from $381.33
Train, Plane
5 h 16 min
1426 km.
from $273.70
Plane
6 h 41 min
1426 km.
from $355.13
Bus, Plane (Fly Mackay to Newcastle Airport)
8 h 59 min
1426 km.
from $229.02
Bus, Plane (Bus to Great Barrier Reef Airport)
7 h 56 min
1426 km.
from $260.93
Bus via Aspley
35 h 57 min
1426 km.
from $177.20

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34
Train from Hamilton Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.96–$8.90

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$114.48–$279.84
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$241.68
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.44–$40.70

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.68–$120.84
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.62–$29.26
Bus from Mackay to Aspley
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.68–$120.84
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.32–$108.12

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.20–$826.79
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.12–$699.59

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.68–$534.23
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.20–$826.79
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.80–$585.11
Plane from Mackay to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$305.28–$1,208.39
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$763.19

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mackay to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.80–$559.67
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$953.99
Plane from Mackay to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.80–$1,081.19
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.64–$763.19

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Mackay to Roma
Ave. Duration:
13h 41m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.62–$2,565.41
Train from Mackay to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.58–$329.84

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Sydney is to bus via Aspley which costs $130.43 - $206.52 and takes 35h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Sydney is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $130.43 - $869.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Sydney?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Central Station via Roma Street busway, platform 2 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Sydney?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Central Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 51m.

How far is it from Mackay to Sydney?

The distance between Mackay and Sydney is 1450 km. The road distance is 1735.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 28h 51m and costs $41.30 - $2282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Mackay to Sydney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Sydney bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mackay to Sydney train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mackay to Sydney?

The best way to get from Mackay to Sydney is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $141.30 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $41.30 - $2282.61 and takes 28h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $152.17 - $445.65 and takes 34h 22m.

Where does the Mackay to Sydney bus arrive?

Mackay to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Sydney?

Sydney is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 18:09 in Mackay and 19:09 in Sydney.

Where does the Mackay to Sydney train arrive?

Mackay to Sydney train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Sydney?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Sydney is 1736 km. It takes approximately 21h 2m to drive from Mackay to Sydney.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 3559+ hotels available in Sydney. Prices start at $76 per night.
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