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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alpha to Mackay

Composite routes from Alpha to Mackay

Cheapest
6 h 34 min
Car
515 km.
from $28

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price:
$165.36–$623.27
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$101.76–$394.32

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.56–$890.39
Plane from Emerald Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price:
$165.36–$1,081.19
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$699.59

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Emerald Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.08–$610.55
Plane from Emerald Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price:
$216.24–$763.19

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Alpha to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$50.88–$108.12
Bus from Rockhampton to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.98–$82.68
Bus from Alpha to Emerald
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$25.44–$43.25

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.07–$45.79
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmila
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.71–$36.89
Bus from Carmila to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$24.17

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Alpha to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
9h 57m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.54–$1,205.69
Train from Rockhampton to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.08–$871.13
Train from Proserpine to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.58–$329.84

Questions and Answers

How long is the fastest journey from Alpha to Mackay by car?

The fastest journey from Alpha to Mackay by car takes 6 hours 31 minutes and costs $70.23 - $108.54.

Can you go directly from Alpha to Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Alpha to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Alpha and arriving at Mackay via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10 hours and 45 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Alpha to Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Alpha to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Alpha and arriving at Mackay via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15 hours and 16 minutes.

How can I get from Alpha to Mackay by bus without a car?

The best way to get from Alpha to Mackay by bus without a car is to take a bus which takes 10 hours and 45 minutes and costs $83.00 - $191.54.

How long does it take to get from Alpha to Mackay?

It takes approximately 10 hours and 45 minutes to get from Alpha to Mackay, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Alpha to Mackay bus from?

Greyhound Australia operates Alpha to Mackay bus services from Alpha station.

Where can I catch the Alpha to Mackay train?

Alpha to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Alpha station.

Train or bus from Alpha to Mackay?

The best way to get from Alpha to Mackay is to bus which takes 10 hours 45 minutes and costs $83.00 - $191.54. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28.09 - $2,170.78 and takes 15 hours 16 minutes.

Where does the Alpha to Mackay bus stop?

Greyhound Australia operates the Alpha to Mackay bus service, which arrives at Rockhampton station.

Alpha to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Where does the Alpha to Mackay train arrive?

Can you drive from Alpha to Mackay?

The driving distance between Alpha and Mackay is 512 km. It takes approximately 6 hours and 31 minutes to drive from Alpha to Mackay.

Where can I find accommodation options near Mackay?

There are 76+ hotels available in Mackay. Prices start at $75.75 per night.
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