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How to get fromCanberra to Mackayby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Mackay by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CBR - MKY
    5h 47m
    $213–705

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train
    33h 37m
    $211–3,887

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus bus
    35h 3m
    $320–618

  4. Drive  1,862.5 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Mackaycar car 1,862.5 km
    21h 21m
    $337–487

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Town Hall Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus bus
    43h 16m
    $337–483

Canberra to Mackay by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration33h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,580.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Mackay (MKY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Mackay via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 33h 37m.

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