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How to get fromMackay to Sydney Airport (SYD)by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Mackay to Sydney Airport (SYD) by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Mackay

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MKY - SYD
    4h
    $220–550

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    29h 20m
    $192–3,792

  3. Bus via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus 3206
    33h 47m
    $228–365

  4. Drive 1,713.7 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Sydney Airport (SYD)car car 1,713.7 km
    20h 27m
    $307–444

  5. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PPP - SYD
    5h 4m
    $231–1,252

  6. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MOV - SYD
    6h 5m
    $343–1,147

  7. Bus to Great Barrier Reef Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane HTI - SYD
    7h 40m
    $359–977

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    36h 40m
    $304–543

Mackay to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration29h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,432 km
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to International Airport Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 29h 20m.

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