There are 5 ways to get from Griffith to Mackay by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Mackay (MKY)plane GFF - MKY
7h 58m$804–2,706Train
cheapest- Take the train from Griffith Station to Goulburn Stationtrain 644
- Take the train from Goulburn Station to Central Stationtrain 624 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
38h 47m$217–4,069Bus
- Take the bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus
40h 58m$336–625Drive 1,806.1 km
- Drive from Griffith to Mackaycar 1,806.1 km
21h 27m$325–469Bus via Sydney
- Take the bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus
46h 5m$299–443
Griffith to Mackay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith to Mackay is to bus via Sydney which costs $290 - $450 and takes 46h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith to Mackay is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $800 - $2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Griffith Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Mackay via Central Station and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Griffith station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Griffith Station and arriving at Mackay via Goulburn Station, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 47m.
The distance between Griffith and Mackay is 1493 km. The road distance is 1806.1 km.
The best way to get from Griffith to Mackay without a car is to train which takes 38h 47m and costs $210 - $4,100.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Griffith to Mackay, including transfers.
Griffith to Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Griffith Station, Coach Stop.
Griffith to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Griffith Station.
The best way to get from Griffith to Mackay is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $800 - $2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $4,100 and takes 38h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $330 - $650 and takes 40h 58m.
What companies run services between Griffith, NSW, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Regional Express, and Virgin Australia fly from Griffith (GFF) to Mackay (MKY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Griffith Station to Mackay via Goulburn Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 38h 47m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Griffith to Mackay via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–2,700
Flights from Griffith to Mackay via Sydney, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–2,700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Griffith to Mackay via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Griffith Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
Train from Goulburn Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $40–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Goulburn Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $28–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Goulburn Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,519
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–230
- Gold Class
- $2,810
- Heritage Class
- $3,519
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Griffith to Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Griffith to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Goulburn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith to Mackay is 1806 km. It takes approximately 21h 27m to drive from Griffith to Mackay.
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