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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Northern Territory is to fly which costs $380 - $1,000 and takes 8h 37m.

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 42m 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 2831.4 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 bus and train which takes 4 days 9h and costs $1,000 - $6,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 42m and costs $650 - $2,100. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $3,400 - $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 9:02 PM in Mackay and 8:32 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 529+ hotels available in Northern Territory.

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

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

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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 42m
$657–2,042
Fly Mackay to Darwin International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane MKY - DRW
8h 37m
$387–988
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus
3. Take the train from Grafton Station to Central Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
6. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus
4d 9h
$1,062–6,005
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
$3,443–11,258
Drive 2,831.4 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Darwincar 2,831.4 km
28h 25m
$510–736
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
$1,063–3,588
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
$741–2,642
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
$6,189–24,414

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

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Distance: 1,608.6 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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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