Rome2Rio

How to get fromMackay to Thredboby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Thredbo

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Thredbo by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Mackay, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MKY - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Snowy Region Visitor Centrebus bus
    9h 30m
    $301–456

  2. Train, bus via Canberra

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 635 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Snowy Region Visitor Centrebus bus 775
    38h 47m
    $233–3,861

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Thredbobus bus
    37h 56m
    $234–3,879

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Thredbobus bus
    41h 22m
    $269–436

  5. Drive 2,074 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Thredbocar car 2,074 km
    23h 57m
    $366–529

  6. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane PPP - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Snowy Region Visitor Centrebus bus
    12h 15m
    $393–1,396

  7. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Thredbobus bus
    44h 59m
    $346–630

Mackay to Thredbo by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration38h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mackay to Thredbo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,796 km
  • Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Thredbo, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mackay to Thredbo via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Sydney Central Station in around 41h 22m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers