There are 7 ways to get from Rolleston to Mackay by car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Emerald Airport, fly
best- Drive from Rolleston to Emerald Airport (EMD)car
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Mackay (MKY)plane EMD - MKY
5h 27m$484–785Drive 485.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Rolleston to Mackaycar 485.8 km
6h 10m$89–128Drive, bus, train
- Drive from Rolleston to Cometcar
- Take the bus from Comet to Rockhampton Railwaybus
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Mackaytrain
9h 47m$107–1,312Drive, train
- Drive from Rolleston to Cometcar
- Take the train from Blackwater to Rockhamptontrain
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Mackaytrain
12h$104–2,022Drive to Biloela, fly
- Drive from Rolleston to Biloela (ZBL)car
- Fly from Biloela (ZBL) to Mackay (MKY)plane ZBL - MKY
8h 13m$229–706Drive, bus
- Drive from Rolleston to Cometcar
- Take the bus from Comet to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Mackaybus
10h 3m$122–237Drive, bus via Mackay
- Drive from Rolleston to Cometcar
- Take the bus from Comet to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Mackaybus
10h 51m$107–187
Emerald Airport (EMD) to Mackay (MKY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rolleston to Mackay is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Rolleston to Mackay is to drive and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $480 - $800.
The distance between Rolleston and Mackay is 420 km. The road distance is 485.8 km.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Rolleston to Mackay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rolleston to Mackay is 486 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Rolleston to Mackay.
There are 96+ hotels available in Mackay.
What companies run services between Rolleston, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Rolleston to Mackay. However, you can drive to Emerald Airport (EMD) airport then fly to Mackay (MKY). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rolleston to Mackay via Comet, Rockhampton Railway, and Rockhampton in around 9h 47m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460–650
Flights from Biloela to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–650
- 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
Train from Blackwater to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–729
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $30–55
- AChoice
- $35–50
- Gold Class
- $582
- Heritage Class
- $729
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 Comet to Rockhampton Railway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $65–80
Bus from Comet to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $65–85
Bus from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $85–120
Bus from Comet to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $65–85
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