There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Port Macquarie by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane MKY - PQQ
4h 51m$213–697Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 32
23h 26m$157–3,724Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Port Macquariebus Au001
28h 15m$226–345Drive 1,483.8 km
- Drive from Mackay to Port Macquariecar 1,483.8 km
16h 51m$271–391Bus via Mackay
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Port Macquariebus Pm11
30h 55m$270–551
Mackay to Port Macquarie by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Port Macquarie is to bus which costs $220 - $350 and takes 28h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $210 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Port Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Port Macquarie via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Port Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Wauchope Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 26m.
The distance between Mackay and Port Macquarie is 1205 km. The road distance is 1483.8 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Port Macquarie without a car is to train which takes 23h 26m and costs $150 - $3,800.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Mackay to Port Macquarie, including transfers.
Mackay to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Port Macquarie train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $210 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $3,800 and takes 23h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $220 - $350 and takes 28h 15m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Findlay Park, Findlay Dr via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Wauchope Station, and Cameron St Before High St in around 23h 26m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Port Macquarie via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Mackay to Port Macquarie via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Mackay to Port Macquarie via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Mackay to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,519
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–230
- Gold Class
- $2,810
- Heritage Class
- $3,519
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Mackay to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Port Macquarie is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 5:12 PM in Mackay and 6:12 PM in Port Macquarie.
Mackay to Port Macquarie train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Port Macquarie is 1484 km. It takes approximately 16h 51m to drive from Mackay to Port Macquarie.
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