There are 6 ways to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay Airport (MKY) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mackay (MKY)plane ROK - MKY
55 min$260–600Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Sarinabus Townsville / ...
7h 42m$46–110Train
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
8h 19m$58–1,222Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rockhampton-ROK to Mackay-MKY336.1 km
3h 50mDrive 336.1 km
- Drive from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay Airport (MKY)car 336.1 km
3h 50m$60–87Bus via Carmila
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmilabus Pm16
- Take the bus from Carmila to Sarinabus Pm16
9h 22m$54–84
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay Airport (MKY) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay Airport (MKY) is to bus via Carmila which costs $50 - $85 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay Airport (MKY) is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $260 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay Airport (MKY). However, there are services departing from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport and arriving at Mackay Airport via Rockhampton, Broad St at Johnston Street and Caneland station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay Airport (MKY). However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Mackay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Mackay Airport (MKY) is 279 km. The road distance is 336.1 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay Airport (MKY) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 55 min to fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mackay (MKY), including transfers and time at the airport.
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay Airport (MKY) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay Airport (MKY) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay Airport (MKY) is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $260 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 7h 42m, you could also train, which costs $55 - $1,300 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Rockhampton Airport (ROK), Australia and Mackay Airport (MKY), Australia?
Qantas flies from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mackay (MKY) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Rockhampton to Sarina twice daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Carmila to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rockhampton-ROK to Mackay-MKY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Rockhampton Airport to Mackay Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay Airport (MKY) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Sarina station.
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay Airport (MKY) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mackay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay Airport (MKY) is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Mackay Airport (MKY).
Qantas offers flights from Rockhampton Airport to Mackay Airport.
There are 100+ hotels available in Mackay Airport (MKY).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Mackay Airport (MKY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.