There are 5 ways to get from Rockhampton to Mackay Airport (MKY) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 / ...
6h 3m$45–110Train
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
5h 34m$61–1,216Drive 333.4 km
- Drive from Rockhampton to Mackay Airport (MKY)car 333.4 km
3h 46m$59–86Bus via Carmila
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmilabus Pm16
- Take the bus from Carmila to Sarinabus Pm16
7h 43m$57–81
Rockhampton to Mackay Airport (MKY) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Mackay Airport (MKY) is to bus via Carmila which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Mackay Airport (MKY) is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $260 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton to Mackay Airport (MKY). However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Mackay Airport via Broad St at Johnston Street and Caneland station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockhampton to Mackay Airport (MKY). However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Mackay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Rockhampton and Mackay Airport (MKY) is 279 km. The road distance is 333.4 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Mackay Airport (MKY) without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $60 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 55 min to fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mackay (MKY), including transfers and time at the airport.
Rockhampton to Mackay Airport (MKY) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton to Mackay Airport (MKY) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Mackay Airport (MKY) is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $260 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $1,300 and takes 5h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Mackay Airport (MKY), Australia?
Qantas flies from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mackay (MKY) twice daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Rockhampton to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40–1,195 and the journey takes 4h 19m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,195
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $40–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $954
- Heritage Class
- $1,195
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Rockhampton to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Carmila to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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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 to Mackay Airport (MKY) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Sarina station.
Rockhampton to Mackay Airport (MKY) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mackay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Mackay Airport (MKY) is 333 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Rockhampton to Mackay Airport (MKY).
Qantas offers flights from Rockhampton Airport to Mackay Airport.
There are 100+ hotels available in Mackay Airport (MKY).