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How to Travel from

Mackay to Katherine

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Mackay to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$214.73–$694.70
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$214.73–$694.70

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$265.25–$757.86
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$252.62–$821.01

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mackay to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$239.99–$694.70

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Mackay to Katherine
Ave. Duration:
16h 37m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$290.51–$884.17
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Katherine
Ave. Duration:
18h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$290.51–$947.32

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.95–$58.10

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Palmerston to Katherine
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.89–$75.79
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$113.68–$277.88
Bus from Adelaide to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$151.57–$366.30
Bus from Alice Springs to Katherine
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.99–$290.51

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.10–$119.99

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:
$35.37–$2,547.48
Train from Mackay to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.55–$327.53

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,537.45–$3,290.36
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,585.46–$3,902.09

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$352.14–$710.20

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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