There are 4 ways to get from North Mackay to Rockhampton by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 25m$69–1,234Drive 338.8 km
cheapest- Drive from North Mackay to Rockhamptoncar 338.8 km
3h 51m$61–88Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
5h 14m$62–100Line 305 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Grendon Street at Ernest St hail 'n' ride to Caneland station, stop Abus
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane MKY - ROK
3h 30m
Mackay (MKY) to Rockhampton (ROK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Mackay to Rockhampton is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from North Mackay to Rockhampton is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from North Mackay to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Rockhampton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from North Mackay to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Rockhampton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between North Mackay and Rockhampton is 328 km. The road distance is 338.8 km.
The best way to get from North Mackay to Rockhampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $65 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from North Mackay to Rockhampton, including transfers.
North Mackay to Rockhampton bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.
North Mackay to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from North Mackay to Rockhampton is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $65 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between North Mackay, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?
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. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mackay to Rockhampton twice daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- 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
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- mackaytransit.com.au
Bus from Grendon Street at Ernest St hail 'n' ride to Caneland station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://mackaytransit.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
North Mackay to Rockhampton bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
North Mackay to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Mackay to Rockhampton is 339 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from North Mackay to Rockhampton.
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