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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Adelaide to Mackay

Composite routes from Adelaide to Mackay

Cheapest
27 h 19 min
Car
2305 km.
from $126
Other
2 d 6 h 58 min
1844 km.
from $485.48
2 d 23 h 8 min
1846 km.
from $4216.09
6 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
1845 km.
from $351.64
8 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
1845 km.
from $530.99
3 d 3 h 31 min
Train, Bus
1846 km.
from $3167.72

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
9h 20m
Monday
$141.30–$500.00
Qantas
Website
5h 15m
Friday
$260.87–$815.22
Virgin Australia
Website
6h 55m
Every day
$173.91–$521.74
Bus operators
Found: 4
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Firefly Express
Website
7h 35m
Once daily
$36.96–$50.00
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
7h 40m
Once daily
$52.17–$119.57
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
V-Line Buses
Website
14h 5m
Once daily
$8.15–$40.22
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
17h 20m
Once daily
$65.22–$97.83
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 2
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
13h 23m
4 times a week
$30.43–$2,192.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 8h
Once a week
$1,364.36–$3,357.93
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 Adelaide to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Mackay is to fly which costs $141.30 - $510.87 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Mackay is to fly and train which takes 6h 56m and costs $163.04 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Mackay. However, there are services departing from 85 Franklin St and arriving at Mackay via Albury station, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

Is there a direct train between Adelaide and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Adelaide to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Mackay via Central station, platform 1 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

How far is it from Adelaide to Mackay?

The distance between Adelaide and Mackay is 1867 km. The road distance is 2574.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Adelaide to Mackay without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $184.78 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Adelaide to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Mackay bus from?

Adelaide to Mackay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Mackay train from?

Adelaide to Mackay train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern, depart from Adelaide station.

Train, bus or fly from Adelaide to Mackay?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Mackay is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $141.30 - $510.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $184.78 - $597.83 and takes 2 days 6h, you could also train, which costs $1304.35 - $5978.26 and takes 2 days 23h.

Where does the Adelaide to Mackay bus arrive?

Adelaide to Mackay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Mackay?

Mackay is 30 min behind Adelaide. It is currently 18:22 in Adelaide and 17:52 in Mackay.

Where does the Adelaide to Mackay train arrive?

Adelaide to Mackay train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Mackay is 2575 km. It takes approximately 28h 28m to drive from Adelaide 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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