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25 h 11 min
2516 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Katherine

Composite routes from Mackay to Katherine

Cheapest
25 h 11 min
Car
2516 km.
from $138
Other
13 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
1935 km.
from $396.25
4 d 21 h 55 min
Bus, Train
1934 km.
from $2911.04
5 d 2 h 43 min
Train
1932 km.
from $4633.52
21 h 8 min
Train, Plane
1935 km.
from $580.22
17 h 49 min
Train, Plane
1935 km.
from $470.90
5 d 8 h 54 min
1934 km.
from $2771.26

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Airnorth
Website
Jetstar
Website
7h 15m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$214.73–$694.70
Qantas
Website
5h 50m
Monday and Friday
$265.25–$757.86
Virgin Australia
Website
7h 5m
Monday to Saturday
$239.99–$694.70
Airnorth
Website
16h 37m
Sunday
$290.51–$884.17
Bus operators
Found: 3
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Firefly Express
Website
10h 15m
3 times a day
$42.95–$58.10
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
3h 20m
Twice daily
$37.89–$75.79
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
17h
Once daily
$82.10–$119.99
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 3
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
13h 41m
4 times a week
$35.37–$2,547.48
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 2h
Twice a week
$2,537.45–$3,290.36
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
26h 30m
Twice a week
$352.14–$710.20
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 Katherine?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Katherine is to drive which costs $304.35 - $456.52 and takes 26h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Katherine is to fly and bus which takes 13h 59m and costs $217.39 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Mackay to Katherine?

The distance between Mackay and Katherine is 2514 km. The road distance is 2522.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Katherine without a car is to bus and train which takes 4 days 21h and costs $2500 - $3695.65 .

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

It takes approximately 13h 59m to get from Mackay to Katherine, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Mackay to Katherine?

The best way to get from Mackay to Katherine is to fly which takes 18h 8m and costs $282.61 - $815.22 . There are no good options to train or bus between Mackay to Katherine.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Katherine?

Katherine is 30 min behind Mackay. It is currently 20:38 in Mackay and 20:08 in Katherine.

Can I drive from Mackay to Katherine?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Katherine is 2523 km. It takes approximately 26h 37m to drive from Mackay to Katherine.

Where can I stay near Katherine?

There are 17+ hotels available in Katherine. Prices start at $52.33 per night.
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