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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Adelaide

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Transport for NSW
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Firefly Express
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Greyhound Australia
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V-Line Buses
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Premier Motor Service
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Transport for NSW
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14h 10m
Twice daily
$12.63–$34.10
131 500
131 500
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Firefly Express
Website
7h 25m
Once daily
$42.95–$58.10
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
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Greyhound Australia
Website
16h 20m
Twice daily
$113.68–$277.88
1300 473946
1300 473946
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V-Line Buses
Website
14h
Once daily
$9.47–$46.73
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
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Premier Motor Service
Website
17h
Once daily
$82.10–$119.99
13 34 10
13 34 10
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Jetstar
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Qantas
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Virgin Australia
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Jetstar
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2h 50m
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$119.99–$442.08
Qantas
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6h 11m
Every day
$277.88–$884.17
Virgin Australia
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6h 55m
Every day
$176.83–$543.13
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
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Queensland Rail Travel
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Journey Beyond - Great Southern
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Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
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25h 50m
Once a week
$757.86–$2,778.82
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
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Queensland Rail Travel
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13h 41m
4 times a week
$35.37–$2,547.48
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 21h
Once a week
$1,585.46–$3,902.09
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Adelaide is to drive and fly which costs $152.17 - $434.78 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Adelaide is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $130.43 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street Station and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Mackay to Adelaide?

The distance between Mackay and Adelaide is 1867 km. The road distance is 2573 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Adelaide without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 7h and costs $652.17 - $4673.91 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Mackay to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Adelaide bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mackay to Adelaide train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mackay to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Mackay to Adelaide is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $163.04 - $478.26 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $652.17 - $4673.91 and takes 2 days 7h, you could also bus, which costs $206.52 - $597.83 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Mackay to Adelaide bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Mackay and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min ahead of Mackay. It is currently 23:19 in Mackay and 23:49 in Adelaide.

Where does the Mackay to Adelaide train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mackay to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Adelaide is 2573 km. It takes approximately 28h 29m to drive from Mackay to Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1089+ hotels available in Adelaide. Prices start at $56.07 per night.
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