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How to get fromSydney to Mackay Airport (MKY)by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Mackay

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane SYD - MKY
    5h 28m
    $238–572

  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 44m
    $187–3,870

  3. 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 47m
    $264–1,251

  4. 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 / ...
    32h 31m
    $289–560

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Mackay

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane NTL - MKY
    8h 32m
    $273–570

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sarinabus bus Townsville / ...
    33h 54m
    $220–589

  7. Bus via Sarina

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sarinabus bus Townsville / ...
    38h 44m
    $273–524

  8. Drive 1,705.7 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Mackay Airport (MKY)car car 1,705.7 km
    20h 21m
    $304–439

Sydney to Mackay Airport (MKY) by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration33h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,444.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Mackay Airport (MKY), Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Mackay Airport via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Mackay, and Caneland station, stop A in around 29h 44m.

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