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How to get fromMackay to Blackallby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Blackall by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Mackay

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane plane MKY - BKQ
    4h 55m
    $523–1,712

  2. Drive 638.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mackay to Blackallcar car 638.4 km
    8h 59m
    $115–166

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Barcaldinebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Blackallbus bus
    16h 30m
    $168–364

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Barcaldinetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Blackallbus bus
    19h 32m
    $137–3,440

  5. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane plane PPP - BKQ
    24h 20m
    $458–2,023

  6. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Barcaldinebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Blackallbus bus
    16h 48m
    $163–319

Mackay to Blackall by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 531.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Blackall, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Blackall Airport (BKQ) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Blackall via Rockhampton and Barcaldine in around 16h 30m.

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