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How to get fromMackay to Rollestonby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Rolleston by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Emerald Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane MKY - EMD
    2. Drive from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rollestoncar car
    5h 22m
    $487–777

  2. Drive  485.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mackay to Rollestoncar car 485.6 km
    6h 10m
    $89–128

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Cometbus bus
    3. Drive from Comet to Rollestoncar car
    10h 47m
    $123–234

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Blufftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bluff to Cometbus bus
    4. Drive from Comet to Rollestoncar car
    10h 55m
    $113–1,975

  5. Fly to Biloela, drive

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Biloela (ZBL)plane plane MKY - ZBL
    2. Drive from Biloela (ZBL) to Rollestoncar car
    6h 13m
    $355–1,110

  6. Bus, drive via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Cometbus bus
    3. Drive from Comet to Rollestoncar car
    11h 6m
    $111–181

Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$416Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Rolleston, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mackay to Rolleston. However, you can fly to Emerald Airport (EMD) then drive to Rolleston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Rolleston via Rockhampton and Comet in around 10h 47m.

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