There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Goulburn by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Mackay to Canberra International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MKY - CBR
- Take the bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus
6h 30m$279–577Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Central Station to Goulburn Stationtrain 623 / ...
32h 39m$200–3,929Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Goulburnbus
38h 51m$309–473Drive 1,809.9 km
- Drive from Mackay to Goulburncar 1,809.9 km
20h 51m$322–466Fly Mackay to Sydney International Airport, train
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MKY - SYD
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Goulburn Stationtrain
7h 46m$253–656Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus
- Drive from Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
- Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MOV - CBR
- Take the bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus
9h 20m$543–1,863Bus via Mackay
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Goulburnbus
39h 49m$365–625
Mackay to Goulburn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Goulburn is to fly and train which costs $250 - $700 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Goulburn is to fly and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $270 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Goulburn. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Goulburn via Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Goulburn station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Goulburn Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 39m.
The distance between Mackay and Goulburn is 1664 km. The road distance is 1809.9 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Goulburn without a car is to train which takes 32h 39m and costs $200 - $4,000.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Mackay to Goulburn, including transfers.
Mackay to Goulburn bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Goulburn train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Goulburn is to train which takes 32h 39m and costs $200 - $4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $480 and takes 38h 51m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Goulburn, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Mackay to Goulburn Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 32h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Goulburn via Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station in around 38h 51m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
Flights from Mackay to Canberra International Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
Flights from Mackay to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
Flights from Mackay to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–600
Flights from Mackay to Sydney International Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–600
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Thursday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Thursday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Mackay to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,519
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–230
- Gold Class
- $2,810
- Heritage Class
- $3,519
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Mackay to Goulburn bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Mackay to Goulburn train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Goulburn is 1810 km. It takes approximately 20h 51m to drive from Mackay to Goulburn.
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