There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Anakie by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane MKY - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Anakiebus
5h 26m$489–927Drive 388.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Mackay to Anakiecar 388.8 km
4h 37m$70–101Train
- Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Anakietrain Spirit of the Outback
10h 58m$84–2,395Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Anakiebus Longreach
11h$105–229Bus via Mackay
- Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Anakiebus Longreach
11h 18m$104–191
Mackay to Anakie by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Anakie is to drive which costs $65 - $110 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Anakie is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $65 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Anakie. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Anakie via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Anakie. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Anakie via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
The distance between Mackay and Anakie is 336 km. The road distance is 388.8 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Anakie without a car is to train which takes 10h 58m and costs $80 - $2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Mackay to Anakie, including transfers.
Mackay to Anakie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Anakie train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Anakie is to train which takes 10h 58m and costs $80 - $2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Anakie, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Mackay to Anakie via Rockhampton in around 10h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Anakie via Rockhampton in around 11h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $450–900
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,195
- 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
- $40–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $954
- Heritage Class
- $1,195
Train from Rockhampton to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,172
- 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
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $55–75
- Gold Class
- $936
- Heritage Class
- $1,172
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Emerald to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $21–35
- Advantage
- $17–25
- Flexible
- $16–24
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $80–120
Bus from Rockhampton to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
Bus from Rockhampton to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Mackay to Anakie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Mackay to Anakie train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Anakie is 389 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Mackay to Anakie.
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