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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Sydney

Composite routes from Mackay to Sydney

Cheapest
20 h 17 min
Car
1706 km.
from $93
Other
28 h 51 min
1426 km.
from $1152.59
34 h 22 min
1426 km.
from $381.33
5 h 16 min
Train, Plane
1426 km.
from $273.70
6 h 41 min
Plane
1426 km.
from $355.13
8 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
1426 km.
from $229.02
7 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
1426 km.
from $260.93
35 h 57 min
1426 km.
from $177.20

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$12.63–$34.10
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
16h 20m
Twice daily
$113.68–$277.88
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
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 20m
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$126.31–$821.01
Qantas
Website
3h 57m
Every day
$239.99–$530.50
Virgin Australia
Website
4h 6m
Every day
$189.46–$555.76
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
13h 41m
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 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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