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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Darwin

Composite routes from Mackay to Darwin

Cheapest
29 h 9 min
Car
2833 km.
from $155
Other
4 d 15 h 11 min
2174 km.
from $2604.80
5 d 3 h 15 min
Bus, Train
2173 km.
from $2943.65
5 d 19 h 48 min
2172 km.
from $5297.41

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$50.00

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$239.13
Bus from Adelaide to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22
Bus from Alice Springs to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
21h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$315.22

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$103.26

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Mackay to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mackay to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$597.83

Train operators

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
25h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$652.17–$2,391.30

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Mackay to Roma
Ave. Duration:
13h 41m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.43–$2,192.23

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
2d 6h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$579.84–$1,135.09

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Darwin?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Darwin is to fly which costs $195.65 - $597.83 and takes 7h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Darwin?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Darwin is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs $195.65 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Mackay to Darwin?

The distance between Mackay and Darwin is 2197 km. The road distance is 2837.9 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Darwin without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Darwin without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 4 days 15h and costs $1195.65 - $5978.26 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Mackay to Darwin, including transfers.

Train or fly from Mackay to Darwin?

The best way to get from Mackay to Darwin is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs $195.65 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $1195.65 - $5978.26 and takes 4 days 15h.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Darwin?

Darwin is 30 min behind Mackay. It is currently 17:45 in Mackay and 17:15 in Darwin.

Can I drive from Mackay to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Darwin is 2838 km. It takes approximately 29h 47m to drive from Mackay to Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 422+ hotels available in Darwin. Prices start at $49.21 per night.
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