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How to get fromAdelaide Airport (ADL) to Mackayby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mackay by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mackay

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane ADL - MKY
    5h 10m
    $180–600

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus bus
    2d 7h
    $348–835

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2d 23h
    $2,206–16,606

  4. Drive 2,314.3 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mackaycar car 2,314.3 km
    26h 58m
    $415–599

  5. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane ADL - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackaycar car
    7h 9m
    $436–1,219

  6. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane ADL - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train
    8h 5m
    $339–1,720

  7. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane ADL - HTI
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    10h 55m
    $401–1,081

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus bus Pm16
    3d 3h
    $2,235–13,195

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mackay by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,850.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Adelaide Airport (ADL), Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mackay (MKY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop 10 Adelaide Airport to Mackay via Stop D3 Currie St - North side, 85 Franklin St, Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 7h.

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