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

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There are 8 ways to get from Mackay to Coober Pedy by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Mackay

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    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane MKY - CPD
    17h 2m
    $296–1,004

  2. Train, bus via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    2d 21h
    $714–8,674

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    2d 23h
    $484–984

  4. Drive  2,285.2 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Coober Pedycar car 2,285.2 km
    37h
    $414–597

  5. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane MOV - CPD
    20h 37m
    $462–1,560

  6. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane PPP - CPD
    21h 6m
    $580–2,324

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    5d 1h
    $3,435–21,820

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    5d 4h
    $3,482–18,509

Mackay to Coober Pedy by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$714Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,700.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 2m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Coober Pedy, SA, Australia?

Jetstar, Regional Express, and Qantas fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Coober Pedy via Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 2d 23h.

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