There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Queanbeyan by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MKY - CBR
5h 42m$280–419Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Central Station to Queanbeyan Stationtrain 631 / ...
34h$202–3,824Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
37h 46m$257–481Drive 1,877 km
- Drive from Mackay to Queanbeyancar 1,877 km
21h 36m$339–490Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD) (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
43h 14m$405–860
Mackay to Queanbeyan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Queanbeyan is to fly which costs $280 - $420 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Queanbeyan is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $280 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Queanbeyan. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Morisset St Before Collett St via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Sydney Central Station and City Interchange Plt 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Queanbeyan station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Queanbeyan Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h.
The distance between Mackay and Queanbeyan is 1586 km. The road distance is 1877 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Queanbeyan without a car is to train which takes 34h and costs $200 - $3,900.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Mackay to Queanbeyan, including transfers.
Mackay to Queanbeyan bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Queanbeyan train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Queanbeyan is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $280 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $3,900 and takes 34h, you could also bus, which costs $250 - $490 and takes 37h 46m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia?
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Mackay (MKY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Queanbeyan Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 34h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
Flights from Mackay to Canberra International Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
Flights from Mackay to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–390
Flights from Mackay to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–390
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,519
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–230
- Gold Class
- $2,810
- Heritage Class
- $3,519
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Queanbeyan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–250
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $180–400
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $180–250
- Advantage
- $220–320
- Flexible
- $280–400
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $150–210
- Advantage
- $180–270
- Flexible
- $230–330
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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More Questions & Answers
Mackay to Queanbeyan bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Mackay to Queanbeyan train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Queanbeyan is 1877 km. It takes approximately 21h 36m to drive from Mackay to Queanbeyan.
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