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

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There are 5 ways to get from Karratha to Mackay by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Mackay

    best
    1. Fly from Karratha Airport (KTA) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane KTA - MKY
    12h 32m
    $891–2,048

  2. Drive 4,832.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Karratha to Mackaycar car 4,832.8 km
    2d 3h
    $868–1,254

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Karratha Welcome Road to East Perthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train
    5d 23h
    $1,275–16,210

  4. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Karratha Airport (KTA) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane KTA - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train
    15h 12m
    $1,502–3,958

  5. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Karratha Airport (KTA) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane KTA - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackaycar car
    13h 17m
    $1,571–3,598

Karratha to Mackay by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,374.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 32m

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Karratha Airport (KTA) to Mackay (MKY) once daily.

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