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How to get fromMackay to Hobartby plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Mackay to Hobart by plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hobart

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    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hobart (HBA)plane plane MKY - HBA
    5h 55m
    $244–875

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Mackay to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Hobartcar car
    41h 34m
    $632–982

  3. Fly to Launceston, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Launceston (LST)plane plane MKY - LST
    2. Take the bus from Perth Fire Station, Main Rd to Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool Stbus bus
    8h 43m
    $263–919

Mackay (MKY) to Hobart (HBA) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,432.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Hobart, TAS, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hobart (HBA) 5 times a day.

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