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How to get fromParramatta to Mackayby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Mackay

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane SYD - MKY
    5h 40m
    $265–582

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    29h 28m
    $184–3,857

  3. Bus via Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus bus Pm16
    32h 55m
    $284–538

  4. Drive  1,701.1 km

    1. Drive from Parramatta to Mackaycar car 1,701.1 km
    20h 14m
    $308–445

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Mackay

    1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane NTL - MKY
    8h 35m
    $287–346

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train
    6h 55m
    $276–1,352

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3105
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus bus Au050-1 / ...
    34h 15m
    $219–343

Parramatta to Mackay by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration29h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,463.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Parramatta Station to Mackay via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 29h 28m.

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