There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Rockhampton City by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane MKY - ROK
2h$265–594Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 16m$40–1,195Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus Brisbane
5h$50–120Drive 333.2 km
- Drive from Mackay to Rockhampton Citycar 333.2 km
3h 45m$60–87Bus via Carmila
- Take the bus from Mackay to Carmilabus Pm19
- Take the bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Streetbus Pm19
5h 45m$59–88
Mackay to Rockhampton City by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Rockhampton City is to bus via Carmila which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Rockhampton City is to fly which takes 2h and costs $260 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mackay and arriving at Rockhampton. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mackay and arriving at Rockhampton. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Mackay and Rockhampton City is 284 km. The road distance is 333.2 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Rockhampton City without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Mackay to Rockhampton City, including transfers.
Mackay to Rockhampton City bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Rockhampton City train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Rockhampton City is to fly which takes 2h and costs $260 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $1,200 and takes 4h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton City, QLD, Australia?
Qantas flies from Mackay (MKY) to Rockhampton (ROK) twice daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Rockhampton 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40–1,195 and the journey takes 4h 16m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,195
- 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
- $40–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $954
- Heritage Class
- $1,195
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Mackay to Rockhampton City bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Mackay to Rockhampton City train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Rockhampton City is 333 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Mackay to Rockhampton City.
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