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Port Hedland to Mackay

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Port Hedland, Australia → Mackay, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Port Hedland to Mackay

Composite routes from Port Hedland to Mackay

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Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Port Hedland to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$353.67–$1,073.63

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Port Hedland to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
22h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$391.56–$1,073.63

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Port Hedland to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$505.24–$1,515.72
Plane from Port Hedland to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
22h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$391.56–$1,642.03
Plane from Port Hedland to Moranbah
Ave. Duration:
12h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$353.67–$1,515.72
Plane from Port Hedland to Great
Ave. Duration:
14h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$442.08–$1,768.34
Plane from Karratha Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
15h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$492.61–$1,515.72

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Port Hedland to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$366.30–$1,010.48
Plane from Port Hedland to Great
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$416.82–$1,642.03
Plane from Karratha Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$366.30–$1,010.48

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Port Hedland to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$353.67–$1,073.63

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.00–$32.84

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Airlie Beach to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.74–$36.63
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.42–$214.73
Bus from Brisbane to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$101.05–$252.62

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Airlie Beach to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.21–$27.79
Bus from Brisbane to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
17h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.79–$107.36

Integrity Coach Lines

Phone:
+61 (0) 8 9274 7464
Website:
integritycoachlines.com.au/
Bus from Port Hedland Visitor Centre to Perth
Ave. Duration:
21h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$151.57–$227.36
Bus from Port Hedland Visitor Centre to Karratha
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$55.58–$82.10

Train operators

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Perth to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
3d 2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,642.03–$5,305.02
Train from Perth to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
43h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,263.10–$5,431.33

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
13h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.10–$2,444.76
Train from Proserpine to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.42–$314.34

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,521.53–$3,744.75

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Port Hedland to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Port Hedland to Mackay is to fly which costs $336.96 - $923.91 and takes 13h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Hedland to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Port Hedland to Mackay is to fly which takes 13h 5m and costs $336.96 - $923.91 .

How far is it from Port Hedland to Mackay?

The distance between Port Hedland and Mackay is 3196 km. The road distance is 4614.1 km.

How do I travel from Port Hedland to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Port Hedland to Mackay without a car is to bus and train which takes 5 days 6h and costs $1521.74 - $7065.22 .

How long does it take to get from Port Hedland to Mackay?

It takes approximately 13h 5m to get from Port Hedland to Mackay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Port Hedland and Mackay?

Mackay is 2h ahead of Port Hedland. It is currently 14:27 in Port Hedland and 16:27 in Mackay.

Can I drive from Port Hedland to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Hedland to Mackay is 4614 km. It takes approximately 47h 43m to drive from Port Hedland to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 76+ hotels available in Mackay. Prices start at $61.87 per night.
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