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How to get fromNorth Mackay to Brisbaneby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly from Mackay

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MKY - BNE
    4h 21m
    $171–391

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    13h 50m
    $129–3,634

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarina to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    19h 24m
    $140–210

  4. Drive  952.4 km

    1. Drive from North Mackay to Brisbanecar car 952.4 km
    11h 16m
    $201–290

  5. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly

    1. Drive from North Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MOV - BNE
    4h 20m
    $409–883

  6. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane PPP - BNE
    4h 59m
    $269–1,180

  7. Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sarina to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    20h 59m
    $170–410

North Mackay to Brisbane by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 823.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between North Mackay, QLD, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Roma Street 4 times a week. Tickets cost $100–3,519 and the journey takes 13h 41m.

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