There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Griffith by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Griffith (GFF)plane MKY - GFF
6h 41m$816–2,679Train
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 Cootamundra Stationtrain 623 / ...
- Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Griffith Stationtrain 641 / ...
39h 8m$227–3,994Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Griffith Station, Coach Stopbus
43h 35m$270–485Drive 1,805.7 km
- Drive from Mackay to Griffithcar 1,805.7 km
21h 21m$325–469Bus via Mackay
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Griffith Station, Coach Stopbus
47h 57m$376–794
Mackay to Griffith by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Griffith is to bus which costs $270 - $490 and takes 43h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Griffith is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $800 - $2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Griffith station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Griffith Station, Coach Stop via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Griffith station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Griffith Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Cootamundra Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 8m.
The distance between Mackay and Griffith is 1491 km. The road distance is 1805.7 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Griffith without a car is to train which takes 39h 8m and costs $220 - $4,000.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Mackay to Griffith, including transfers.
Mackay to Griffith bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Griffith train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Griffith is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $800 - $2,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $4,000 and takes 39h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $270 - $490 and takes 43h 35m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Griffith, NSW, Australia?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Regional Express fly from Mackay (MKY) to Griffith (GFF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Griffith Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Cootamundra Station in around 39h 8m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Griffith via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–2,700
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Mackay to Griffith via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–950
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,519
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–230
- Gold Class
- $2,810
- Heritage Class
- $3,519
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Cootamundra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Cootamundra Station to Griffith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–45
- First Class
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Griffith Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Griffith Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $180–400
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $180–250
- Advantage
- $220–320
- Flexible
- $280–400
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $150–210
- Advantage
- $180–270
- Flexible
- $230–330
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More Questions & Answers
Mackay to Griffith bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Mackay to Griffith train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Griffith is 1806 km. It takes approximately 21h 21m to drive from Mackay to Griffith.
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