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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mount Isa to Mackay

Composite routes from Mount Isa to Mackay

Cheapest
14 h 15 min
Car
1232 km.
from $67
Other
26 h 33 min
1004 km.
from $1616.57
18 h 6 min
Bus, Train
1004 km.
from $182.04
19 h 15 min
1004 km.
from $252.89

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$500.00

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$467.39

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mount Isa to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
11h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78
Bus from Townsville to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.48–$92.39

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$46.74

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$862.91
Train from Mount Isa station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$31.52–$2,275.42

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Mackay is to bus which costs $108.70 - $282.61 and takes 19h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Mackay is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $163.04 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Mount Isa and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Isa to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa and arriving at Mackay via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Mount Isa and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Mount Isa station to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa station and arriving at Mackay via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 33m.

Is there a direct flight between Mount Isa and Mackay?

There are no direct flights between Mount Isa and Mackay. The fastest has 1 change and takes 4h 5m and costs $152.17 - $467.39 .

How far is it from Mount Isa to Mackay?

The distance between Mount Isa and Mackay is 1026 km. The road distance is 1232.5 km.

How do I travel from Mount Isa to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Mackay without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 6m and costs $92.39 - $1086.96 .

How long does it take to get from Mount Isa to Mackay?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Mount Isa to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Isa to Mackay bus from?

Mount Isa to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mount Isa station.

Where do I catch the Mount Isa to Mackay train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mount Isa to Mackay?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Mackay is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $163.04 - $489.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $43.48 - $3152.17 and takes 26h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $282.61 and takes 19h 15m.

Where does the Mount Isa to Mackay bus arrive?

Mount Isa to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.

Where does the Mount Isa to Mackay train arrive?

Mount Isa to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Mount Isa to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Isa to Mackay is 1233 km. It takes approximately 14h 52m to drive from Mount Isa to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 76+ hotels available in Mackay. Prices start at $64.48 per night.
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