There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Glendon by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane MKY - EMD
- Take the taxi from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Glendontaxi
5h 18m$644–1,045Drive 408.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Mackay to Glendoncar 408.1 km
5h 5m$74–107Train
- Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Anakietrain Spirit of the Outback
11h 28m$139–2,465Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Anakiebus Longreach
11h 30m$171–299Bus via Mackay
- Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Anakiebus Longreach
11h 48m$161–249
Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Glendon is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Glendon is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Glendon. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Anakie via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Glendon. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Anakie via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Mackay and Glendon is 337 km. The road distance is 408.1 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Glendon without a car is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs $130 - $2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Mackay to Glendon, including transfers.
Mackay to Glendon bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Glendon train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Glendon is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs $130 - $2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $300 and takes 11h 30m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Glendon, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Mackay to Glendon via Rockhampton and Anakie in around 11h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Glendon via Rockhampton and Anakie in around 11h 30m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Townsville, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,500
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460–750
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,195
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- 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
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $55–75
- Gold Class
- $936
- Heritage Class
- $1,172
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $85–120
Bus from Rockhampton to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–85
- Flexible
- $80–110
Bus from Rockhampton to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–85
- Flexible
- $80–110
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Mackay to Glendon bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Mackay to Glendon train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Glendon is 408 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Mackay to Glendon.
There are three+ hotels available in Glendon.