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Cheapest
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Car
28 h 19 min
2831 km.
from $155
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Darwin to Mackay

Composite routes from Darwin to Mackay

Cheapest
28 h 19 min
Car
2831 km.
from $155
Other
4 d 8 h 28 min
2174 km.
from $1467.59
4 d 21 h 12 min
Bus, Train
2173 km.
from $2351.20
5 d 2 h 57 min
2172 km.
from $5342.71

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 6m
Twice daily
$12.64–$34.12
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
21h 5m
6 times a week
$139.02–$366.50
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
17h 20m
Once daily
$75.83–$113.74
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Qantas
Website
6h
Monday and Friday
$328.58–$884.65
Virgin Australia
Website
7h 45m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$290.67–$821.46
Train operators
Found: 5
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
11h 18m
Twice daily
$48.02–$176.93
131 500
131 500
Call
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
11h 25m
Twice a week
$75.83–$227.48
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
13h 23m
4 times a week
$35.39–$2,548.87
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 8h
Once a week
$1,586.32–$3,904.22
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
2d 2h
Once a week
$674.16–$1,319.75
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 Darwin to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Mackay is to drive which costs $347.83 - $510.87 and takes 29h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Mackay is to fly which takes 10h 16m and costs $228.26 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Darwin to Mackay?

The distance between Darwin and Mackay is 2205 km. The road distance is 2833 km.

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

The best way to get from Darwin to Mackay without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 4 days 8h and costs $706.52 - $3913.04 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Darwin to Mackay, including transfers.

Train or fly from Darwin to Mackay?

The best way to get from Darwin to Mackay is to fly which takes 10h 16m and costs $228.26 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $706.52 - $3913.04 and takes 4 days 8h.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Mackay?

Mackay is 30 min ahead of Darwin. It is currently 05:46 in Darwin and 06:16 in Mackay.

Can I drive from Darwin to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Mackay is 2833 km. It takes approximately 29h 46m to drive from Darwin to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 76+ hotels available in Mackay. Prices start at $64.48 per night.
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