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There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Blue Mountains by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Mackay to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MKY - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Bell Stationtrain train
    7h 34m
    $248–545

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Bell Stationtrain train Bmt
    31h 37m
    $193–3,800

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus
    3. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus
    38h 1m
    $236–373

  4. Drive 1,647.5 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Blue Mountainscar car 1,647.5 km
    19h 4m
    $294–424

  5. Fly Mackay to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MKY - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Bell Stationtrain train
    10h 15m
    $299–587

  6. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PPP - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Bell Stationtrain train
    8h 39m
    $257–1,236

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain train Bmt
    4. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    41h 21m
    $303–546

Mackay to Blue Mountains by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,584.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Mackay to Blue Mountains via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Strathfield Station, and Bell Station in around 31h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Chifley Rd Opp Valley View Rd via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1, and Main St Before Bridge St in around 38h 1m.

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