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2 d 1 h 38 min
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Perth to Mackay

Composite routes from Perth to Mackay

Cheapest
2 d 1 h 38 min
Car
4510 km.
from $248
Fastest
5 h 10 min
Plane
Other
4 d 7 h 44 min
3504 km.
from $5052.03
11 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
3505 km.
from $666.97
10 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
3505 km.
from $563.71
4 d 10 h 35 min
Train
3505 km.
from $4137.50
4 d 19 h 54 min
3506 km.
from $4375.46

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
16h 15m
Twice daily
$107.42–$265.39
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
17h 45m
Once daily
$75.83–$107.42
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
10h 25m
Every day
$379.13–$1,137.39
Qantas
Website
9h 51m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$543.42–$1,642.90
Virgin Australia
Website
8h
Every day
$379.13–$1,011.01
Train operators
Found: 4
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
3d 2h
Once a week
$1,642.90–$5,560.58
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
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–$2,548.83
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 8h
Once a week
$1,586.29–$3,904.16
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 Perth to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Mackay is to fly which costs $326.09 - $923.91 and takes 9h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Mackay is to fly which takes 9h 41m and costs $326.09 - $923.91 .

Is there a direct train between Perth and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Mackay via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 7h.

How far is it from Perth to Mackay?

The distance between Perth and Mackay is 3520 km. The road distance is 4856.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 4 days 7h and costs $1521.74 - $7065.22 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Perth to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Mackay train from?

Perth to Mackay train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Perth station.

Train or fly from Perth to Mackay?

The best way to get from Perth to Mackay is to fly which takes 9h 41m and costs $326.09 - $923.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1521.74 - $7065.22 and takes 4 days 7h.

What is the time difference between Perth and Mackay?

Mackay is 2h ahead of Perth. It is currently 11:16 in Perth and 13:16 in Mackay.

Where does the Perth to Mackay train arrive?

Perth to Mackay train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

Can I drive from Perth to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Mackay is 4856 km. It takes approximately 2 days 3h to drive from Perth 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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