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How to get fromBroome to Mackayby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Broome to Mackay by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Mackay

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    1. Fly from Broome (BME) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane BME - MKY
    14h 16m
    $603–1,503

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Broome to Katherinebus bus
    2. Take the train from Katherine to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train
    6d 13h
    $5,442–20,139

  3. Drive 4,071.4 km

    1. Drive from Broome to Mackaycar car 4,071.4 km
    41h 42m
    $718–1,038

  4. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Broome (BME) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane BME - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train
    17h 17m
    $1,164–3,013

  5. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Broome (BME) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane BME - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackaycar car
    20h 1m
    $1,633–5,553

  6. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Broome (BME) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane BME - HTI
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    19h 26m
    $982–2,243

Broome to Mackay by bus, train, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$5,442Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,844.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 16m

What companies run services between Broome, WA, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Airnorth fly from Broome (BME) to Mackay (MKY) 3 times a day.

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