How to Travel from
Mackay to Adelaide
by Plane, Route or Car
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Adelaide
Composite routes from Mackay to Adelaide
Cheapest
28 h 38 min
Car
2572 km.
from $141
Other
6 h 3 min
Train, Plane
1845 km.
from $286.22
2 d 7 h 41 min
1846 km.
from $1491.76
2 d 9 h 47 min
1844 km.
from $506.30
7 h 58 min
Plane
1845 km.
from $269.84
3 d 11 h 46 min
1846 km.
from $4117.22
3 d 15 h 58 min
Bus, Train
1845 km.
from $1934.75
Route Navigator Mackay - Adelaide
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Bridge Road
Bridge Road, 109 м
109 м
Turn right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 2 km 954 м
2 km 954 м
Turn right onto Peak Downs Highway
Peak Downs Highway, 14 km 451 м
14 km 451 м
Turn right onto Peak Downs Highway
Peak Downs Highway, 252 km 21 м
252 km 21 м
Keep left onto 70
150 м
150 м
Turn slight left onto Gregory Highway
Gregory Highway, 14 km 928 м
14 km 928 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Clermont Connection Road
Clermont Connection Road, 2 km 147 м
2 km 147 м
Turn right onto Clermont Alpha Road
Clermont Alpha Road, 178 km 351 м
178 km 351 м
Continue onto Capricorn Highway
Capricorn Highway, 26 м
26 м
Continue onto Swinburne Street
Swinburne Street, 1 km 42 м
1 km 42 м
Turn right onto Alpha Tambo Road
Alpha Tambo Road, 164 km 313 м
164 km 313 м
Turn left onto Landsborough Highway
Landsborough Highway, 122 km 70 м
122 km 70 м
Turn right onto Mitchell Highway
Mitchell Highway, 276 km 627 м
276 km 627 м
Turn left onto Mitchell Highway
Mitchell Highway, 249 km 57 м
249 km 57 м
Turn left onto Culgoa Street
Culgoa Street, 5 km 247 м
5 km 247 м
Turn right onto Tudor Street
Tudor Street, 1 km 596 м
1 km 596 м
Turn right onto Darling Street
Darling Street, 4 km 329 м
4 km 329 м
Turn right onto Bourke Wilcannia Road
Bourke Wilcannia Road, 187 km 641 м
187 km 641 м
Turn right onto Fifty Two Mile Road
Fifty Two Mile Road, 1 km 779 м
1 km 779 м
Turn left onto West Tilpa Road
West Tilpa Road, 128 km 835 м
128 km 835 м
Turn right onto Myers Street
Myers Street, 195 km 937 м
195 km 937 м
Turn right onto Bagot Street
Bagot Street, 225 м
225 м
Turn left onto Beryl Street
Beryl Street, 499 м
499 м
Turn right onto Iodide Street
Iodide Street, 135 м
135 м
Turn left onto Cobalt Street
Cobalt Street, 234 м
234 м
Turn right onto Oxide Street
Oxide Street, 125 м
125 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wolfram Street
Wolfram Street, 1 km 388 м
1 km 388 м
Turn right onto Gossan Street
Gossan Street, 48 м
48 м
Turn left onto Talc Street
Talc Street, 370 м
370 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Galena Street
Galena Street, 1 km 675 м
1 km 675 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Rakow Street
Rakow Street, 256 km 636 м
256 km 636 м
Continue onto Barrier Highway
Barrier Highway, 95 km 859 м
95 km 859 м
Turn right onto West Street
West Street, 4 km 952 м
4 km 952 м
Turn right onto Barrier Highway
Barrier Highway, 66 km 368 м
66 km 368 м
Turn slight left onto Horrocks Highway
Horrocks Highway, 7 km 670 м
7 km 670 м
Turn right onto Stockport - Tarlee Road
Stockport - Tarlee Road, 4 km 108 м
4 km 108 м
Keep left onto Rohde Road
Rohde Road, 4 km 958 м
4 km 958 м
Turn right onto Horrocks Highway
Horrocks Highway, 22 km 790 м
22 km 790 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Horrocks Highway
Horrocks Highway, 3 km 429 м
3 km 429 м
Keep left
4 km 728 м
4 km 728 м
Keep left onto Gawler Bypass Road and take A20 toward Elizabeth
Gawler Bypass Road, Elizabeth, A20, 32 km 891 м
32 km 891 м
Turn slight left onto Main North Road
Main North Road, 6 km 290 м
6 km 290 м
Turn left onto O'Connell Street
O'Connell Street, 3 km 128 м
3 km 128 м
Turn right onto Victoria Square
Victoria Square, 138 м
138 м
Make a U-turn onto Victoria Square
Victoria Square, 75 м
75 м
Arrive at destination
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:
$12.63–$34.10
Firefly Express
Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.95–$58.10
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$113.68–$277.88
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$239.99
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.63–$138.94
V-Line Buses
Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.47–$46.73
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:
$82.10–$119.99
Bus from Mackay to Chermside
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.10–$119.99
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.99–$442.08
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$277.88–$884.17
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.99–$442.08
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.36–$694.70
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mackay to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.83–$543.13
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.46–$555.76
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$454.72
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:
$757.86–$2,778.82
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:
$35.37–$2,547.48
Train from Mackay to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.55–$327.53
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 Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,585.46–$3,902.09
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Adelaide?
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Adelaide is to drive and fly which costs $152.17 - $434.78 and takes 7h 58m.
What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Adelaide?
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Adelaide is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $130.43 - $706.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Adelaide?
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
Is there a direct train between Mackay and Adelaide?
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street Station and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
How far is it from Mackay to Adelaide?
The distance between Mackay and Adelaide is 1867 km. The road distance is 2573 km.
How do I travel from Mackay to Adelaide without a car?
The best way to get from Mackay to Adelaide without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 7h and costs $652.17 - $4673.91 .
How long does it take to get from Mackay to Adelaide?
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Mackay to Adelaide, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Mackay to Adelaide bus from?
Mackay to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Where do I catch the Mackay to Adelaide train from?
Mackay to Adelaide train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
Train, bus or fly from Mackay to Adelaide?
The best way to get from Mackay to Adelaide is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $163.04 - $478.26 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $652.17 - $4673.91 and takes 2 days 7h, you could also bus, which costs $206.52 - $597.83 and takes 2 days 9h.
Where does the Mackay to Adelaide bus arrive?
Mackay to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
What is the time difference between Mackay and Adelaide?
Adelaide is 30 min ahead of Mackay. It is currently 23:19 in Mackay and 23:49 in Adelaide.
Where does the Mackay to Adelaide train arrive?
Mackay to Adelaide train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Can I drive from Mackay to Adelaide?
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Adelaide is 2573 km. It takes approximately 28h 29m to drive from Mackay to Adelaide.
Where can I stay near Adelaide?
There are 1089+ hotels available in Adelaide. Prices start at $56.07 per night.
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