What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne is to fly which costs $310 - $450 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $310 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Mackay Airport and arriving at Melbourne via Mackay, Brisbane and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

Is there a direct train between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 29m.

How far is it from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne?

The distance between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Melbourne is 1901 km. The road distance is 2283.3 km.

How do I travel from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 42h 29m and costs $250 - $4,200.

How long does it take to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne bus from?

Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.

Where do I catch the Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne train from?

Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.

Train, bus or fly from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $310 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $4,200 and takes 42h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $410 - $750 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne bus arrive?

Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne train arrive?

Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne is 2283 km. It takes approximately 25h 40m to drive from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5298+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbourne by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Mackay to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MKY - MEL
5h 25m
$318–448
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
42h 29m
$254–4,123
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane PPP - MEL
6h 19m
$335–1,357
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
2d 2h
$417–718
Fly Mackay to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane MKY - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
7h 13m
$288–759
Fly Mackay to Albury, train
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Albury (ABX)plane MKY - ABX
2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain
10h 21m
$426–1,446
Bus, train via Sydney
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
46h
$292–758
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 23h
$2,757–3,958
Drive 2,283.3 km
1. Drive from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Melbournecar 2,283.3 km
25h 40m
$409–591

Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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Distance: 1,901.4 km
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Mackay Airport (MKY), Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay Airport to Southern Cross via Caneland station, stop A, Mackay, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 42h 29m.

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