Brisbane to Mackay Queensland

Brisbane to Mackay Queensland

Brisbane
Mackay Queensland
Tue, May 21
One Way
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Brisbane to Mackay Queensland Schedule

Brisbane to Mackay Queensland Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Qantas Airways Economy #QF98405:40 - 07:20AUD 235.81
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA60106:10 - 07:45AUD 194.61
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA60509:00 - 10:50AUD 283.14
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA60911:10 - 12:50AUD 409.38
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA61113:50 - 15:25AUD 342.68
Qantas Airways Economy #QF191214:00 - 15:40AUD 277.22
Qantas Airways Economy #QF251416:50 - 18:40AUD 251.50
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA61918:10 - 20:00AUD 194.21

Transportation from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland

Facts about the transport from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland

Cheapest Transport$108
Fastest Transport1h 35m
Earliest Departure5:40 AM
Latest Departure7:25 PM
Departures per day11
Distance948 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland

Travelling between Brisbane and Mackay Queensland is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 628.93 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 107.89.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 18 hours to travel between Brisbane and Mackay Queensland depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Brisbane and Mackay Queensland. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 17h 15m to reach Mackay Queensland.

How much does it cost to get from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland?

Travelling between Brisbane and Mackay Queensland can be as cheap as USD 107.89 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 628.93 if you buy a Qantas Airways flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Brisbane and Mackay Queensland ?

  • 7 from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland starting from 05:40 Brisbane Airport until 19:25 Brisbane Airport
  • 2 from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland starting from 12:00 Brisbane Coach Terminal until 12:00 Brisbane Coach Terminal
  • 2 from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland starting from 13:45 Brisbane Roma Street until 13:45 Brisbane Roma Street

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 231.29.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Brisbane and Mackay Queensland

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Brisbane and Mackay Queensland

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 45% decided to fly
  • 44% took a train
  • 11% opted for a bus