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28 h 19 min
2831 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Darwin

Composite routes from Mackay to Darwin

Cheapest
28 h 19 min
Car
2831 km.
from $155
Other
4 d 15 h 11 min
2174 km.
from $2604.80
5 d 3 h 15 min
Bus, Train
2173 km.
from $2943.65
5 d 19 h 48 min
2172 km.
from $5297.41

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$12.72–$34.34
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
10h 15m
3 times a day
$43.25–$58.51
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
16h 20m
Twice daily
$114.48–$279.84
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
17h
Once daily
$82.68–$120.84
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
7h 15m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$216.24–$699.59
Qantas
Website
5h 50m
Monday and Friday
$267.12–$763.19
Virgin Australia
Website
7h 5m
Monday to Saturday
$241.68–$699.59
Train operators
Found: 4
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
25h 50m
Once a week
$763.19–$2,798.37
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
13h 41m
4 times a week
$35.62–$2,565.41
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 2h
Twice a week
$2,555.31–$3,313.52
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
2d 6h
Twice a week
$678.54–$1,328.31
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Darwin is to fly which costs $195.65 - $597.83 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Darwin is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs $195.65 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Mackay to Darwin?

The distance between Mackay and Darwin is 2197 km. The road distance is 2837.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Darwin without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 4 days 15h and costs $1195.65 - $5978.26 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Mackay to Darwin, including transfers.

Train or fly from Mackay to Darwin?

The best way to get from Mackay to Darwin is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs $195.65 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $1195.65 - $5978.26 and takes 4 days 15h.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Darwin?

Darwin is 30 min behind Mackay. It is currently 17:45 in Mackay and 17:15 in Darwin.

Can I drive from Mackay to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Darwin is 2838 km. It takes approximately 29h 47m to drive from Mackay to Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 422+ hotels available in Darwin. Prices start at $49.21 per night.
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