What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which costs $290 - $420 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $290 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Sydney Central Station and Skybus Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Broadmeadows Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 53m.

How far is it from Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The distance between Mackay and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 1881 km. The road distance is 2236.1 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 40h 53m and costs $240 - $4,100.

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to fly from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers and time at the airport.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus from?

Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train from?

Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.

Train, bus or fly from Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The best way to get from Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $290 - $420. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $240 - $4,100 and takes 40h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $380 - $700 and takes 46h 55m.

How long is the flight from Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

There is no direct flight from Mackay Airport to Melbourne Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 50m and has one stopover.

Where does the Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus arrive?

Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train arrive?

Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 2236 km. It takes approximately 26h 18m to drive from Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL).

Which airlines fly from Mackay Airport to Melbourne Airport Airport?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Mackay Airport to Melbourne Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

There are 5298+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).

Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Mackay
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MKY - MEL
4h 50m
$290–420
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
40h 53m
$245–4,015
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
46h 55m
$380–676
Drive 2,236.1 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 2,236.1 km
26h 18m
$401–579
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane PPP - MEL
5h 39m
$291–1,302
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly
1. Drive from Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MOV - MEL
7h
$583–1,947
Bus to Great Barrier Reef Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus
2. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane HTI - MEL
8h 20m
$389–1,027
Train
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Broadmeadowstrain
2d 14h
$2,711–7,226
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Broadmeadowstrain
2d 19h
$2,787–4,105

Mackay to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train and bus

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Distance: 1,880.8 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Broadmeadows Station, and Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd in around 40h 53m.

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