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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Mackayby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Mackay by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mackay

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane SYD - MKY
    4h 5m
    $220–550

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    29h 35m
    $171–3,852

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus bus Au050-1 / ...
    31h 59m
    $281–562

  4. Drive 1,714.8 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Mackaycar car 1,714.8 km
    20h 28m
    $307–444

  5. Fly 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
    5h 20m
    $236–1,216

  6. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane SYD - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackaycar car
    6h 24m
    $504–1,608

  7. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    7h 45m
    $366–961

  8. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus bus Pm16
    37h 4m
    $271–398

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Mackay by train, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,432 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Mackay via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 29h 35m.

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