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There are 6 ways to get from Hay Point to Canberra by plane, car, train or bus

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Recommended option

Fly from Mackay  •  5h 28m

  1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Canberra (CBR) MKY - CBR

Cheapest option

Train, bus  •  32h 5m

  1. Take the train from Sarina to Roma Street
  2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station 32
  3. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra

4 alternative options

Drive to Proserpine, fly  •  7h 12m

  1. Drive from Hay Point to Proserpine
  2. Fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Canberra (CBR) PPP - CBR

Bus  •  34h 51m

  1. Take the bus from Sarina to Brisbane
  2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
  3. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra

Bus via Aspley  •  40h 23m

  1. Take the bus from Sarina to Aspley Gympie Road
  2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central Station
  3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Canberra Station, Coach Stop

Drive  •  22h 21m

  1. Drive from Hay Point to Canberra 1864.4 km

Mackay (MKY) to Canberra (CBR) flights

79 Weekly Planes
6h 45m Average Duration
$185 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Hay Point to Canberra is to drive and fly which costs $330 - $700 and takes 7h 12m.

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The fastest way to get from Hay Point to Canberra is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $390 - $950.

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The distance between Hay Point and Canberra is 1615 km. The road distance is 1864.4 km.

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The best way to get from Hay Point to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 5m and costs $300 - $3,800.

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It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Hay Point to Canberra, including transfers.

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The best way to get from Hay Point to Canberra is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $390 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $850 and takes 34h 51m.

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Yes, the driving distance between Hay Point to Canberra is 1864 km. It takes approximately 22h 21m to drive from Hay Point to Canberra.

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Map of how to get from Hay Point to Canberra.
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  • Distance: 1615.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia and two other airlines fly from Hay Point to Canberra every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hay Point to Canberra via Sarina, Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 2, King George Square, 2e, Brisbane, and Central Station in around 34h 51m.

Airlines
Qantas
Website
qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Canberra via Brisbane
Ave. Duration
5h 8m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$400 - $1,600
Flights from Mackay to Canberra via Townsville, Sydney
Ave. Duration
8h 30m
When
Monday, Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price
$400 - $1,600
Flights from Proserpine to Canberra via Brisbane
Ave. Duration
5h 46m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$380 - $1,200
Flights from Proserpine to Canberra via Sydney
Ave. Duration
5h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$310 - $1,600
Flights from Proserpine to Canberra via Melbourne
Ave. Duration
5h 10m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
$310 - $1,600
Virgin Australia
Website
virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Canberra via Brisbane
Ave. Duration
5h 15m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$310 - $1,400
Flights from Proserpine to Canberra via Brisbane
Ave. Duration
6h 10m
When
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$330 - $1,200
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone
1800 872 467
Website
queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Sarina to Roma Street
Ave. Duration
12h 43m
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
$95 - $3,400
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
$95 - $160
AChoice
$150 - $230
Gold Class
$2,713
Heritage Class
$3,398
NSW TrainLink
Phone
131 500
Website
transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
Ave. Duration
14h 12m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$85 - $140
Website
https://transportnsw.info/regional
Economy
$95 - $140
First Class
$130 - $200
Bus operators
Murrays Coaches
Phone
(61) 13 22 51
Email
enquiries@murrays.com.au
Website
murrays.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration
3h 5m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$45 - $60
Schedules at
murrays.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$45 - $65
Schedules at
murrays.com.au
Greyhound Australia

Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.

Contact Details
Phone
1300 473946
Website
greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$45 - $95
Website
https://www.greyhound.com.au/
Schedules at
https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
Early Bird
$45 - $70
Advantage
$50 - $80
Flexible
$60 - $95
Bus from Sarina to Brisbane
Ave. Duration
15h 30m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$150 - $360
Website
https://www.greyhound.com.au/
Schedules at
https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
Early Bird
$150 - $220
Advantage
$180 - $280
Flexible
$230 - $360
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
Ave. Duration
14h
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$130 - $310
Website
https://www.greyhound.com.au/
Schedules at
https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
Early Bird
$130 - $190
Advantage
$160 - $240
Flexible
$200 - $310
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$50 - $95
Website
https://www.greyhound.com.au/
Schedules at
https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
Early Bird
$50 - $75
Advantage
$55 - $85
Flexible
$60 - $95
Premier Motor Service
Phone
13 34 10
Email
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website
premierms.com.au
Bus from Sarina to Brisbane Roma Street
Ave. Duration
16h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$110 - $210
Website
https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Sarina to Aspley Gympie Road
Ave. Duration
16h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$110 - $210
Website
https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central Station
Ave. Duration
17h 45m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$110 - $150
Website
https://premierms.com.au/
NSW TrainLink
Phone
131 500
Website
transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Canberra Station, Coach Stop
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$28 - $40
Website
https://transportnsw.info/regional

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