What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Northern Territory?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Northern Territory is to drive which costs $500 - $750 and takes 28h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Northern Territory?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Northern Territory is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $650 - $2,100.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Northern Territory?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Northern Territory. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Darwin via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 16h.

How far is it from Mackay to Northern Territory?

The distance between Mackay and Northern Territory is 1609 km. The road distance is 2831.3 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Northern Territory without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Northern Territory without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 4 days 16h and costs $3,600 - $12,000.

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Northern Territory?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Mackay to Northern Territory, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Northern Territory train from?

Mackay to Northern Territory train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.

Train or fly from Mackay to Northern Territory?

The best way to get from Mackay to Northern Territory is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $650 - $2,100. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $3,600 - $12,000 and takes 4 days 16h.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Northern Territory?

Northern Territory is 30 min behind Mackay. It is currently 12:03 AM in Mackay and 11:33 PM in Northern Territory.

Where does the Mackay to Northern Territory train arrive?

Mackay to Northern Territory train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Northern Territory?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Northern Territory is 2831 km. It takes approximately 28h 25m to drive from Mackay to Northern Territory.

Where can I stay near Northern Territory?

There are 525+ hotels available in Northern Territory.

Mackay to Northern Territory - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Mackay to Northern Territory by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly Mackay to Alice Springs Airport
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane MKY - ASP
6h 27m
$656–2,007
Drive 2,831.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mackay to Darwincar 2,831.3 km
28h 25m
$501–724
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
4d 16h
$3,693–11,508
Fly Mackay to Darwin International Airport
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane MKY - DRW
8h 37m
$657–1,319
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane PPP - ASP
21h 17m
$791–2,742
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport
1. Drive from Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane MOV - ASP
22h 12m
$1,062–3,287
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus
5d 5h
$3,375–5,437
Train
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
6d 20h
$6,439–24,664

Mackay (MKY) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) flights

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Distance: 1,608.6 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Northern Territory, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Darwin via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 4d 16h.

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