There are 6 ways to get from Emerald to Mackay Airport (MKY) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Mackay (MKY)plane EMD - MKY
4h 16m$468–921Drive 372 km
cheapest- Drive from Emerald to Mackay Airport (MKY)car 372 km
4h 38m$67–96Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Sarinabus Townsville / ...
10h 38m$98–206Train
- Take the train from Emerald to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
12h 6m$96–2,232Bus, train
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railwaybus Rockhampton
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Sarinatrain Spirit of Queensland
11h 13m$92–1,195Bus via Carmila
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmilabus
- Take the bus from Carmila to Sarinabus
12h 18m$107–179
Emerald to Mackay Airport (MKY) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Mackay Airport (MKY) is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Mackay Airport (MKY) is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $460 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Mackay Airport (MKY). However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Mackay Airport via Rockhampton, Broad St at Johnston Street and Caneland station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Mackay Airport (MKY). However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Mackay via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
The distance between Emerald and Mackay Airport (MKY) is 291 km. The road distance is 372 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Mackay Airport (MKY) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 38m and costs $95 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Emerald to Mackay Airport (MKY), including transfers.
Emerald to Mackay Airport (MKY) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Mackay Airport (MKY) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Mackay Airport (MKY) is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $460 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 10h 38m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $2,300 and takes 12h 6m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Mackay Airport (MKY), Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Mackay (MKY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Mackay Airport via Rockhampton, Sarina, Broad St at Johnston Street, and Caneland station, stop A in around 10h 38m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–900
Flights from Emerald Airport to Mackay via Brisbane, Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $550–900
Flights from Emerald Airport to Mackay via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–1,012
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $50–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
Train from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,195
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $40–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $954
- Heritage Class
- $1,195
Train from Rockhampton to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,074
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $50–70
- Gold Class
- $858
- Heritage Class
- $1,074
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
Bus from Rockhampton to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Rockhampton to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Carmila to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Mackay Airport (MKY) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Mackay Airport (MKY) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Mackay Airport (MKY) is 372 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Emerald to Mackay Airport (MKY).
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