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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alpha to Mackay

Composite routes from Alpha to Mackay

Cheapest
6 h 31 min
Car
512 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:
$141.30–$532.61
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$336.96

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$760.87
Plane from Emerald Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$923.91
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$597.83

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:
$152.17–$521.74
Plane from Emerald Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17

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:
$43.48–$92.39
Bus from Rockhampton to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.87–$70.65
Bus from Alpha to Emerald
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$36.96

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:
$28.26–$39.13
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmila
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$31.52
Bus from Carmila to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$20.65

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:
$14.13–$1,030.30
Train from Rockhampton to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.33–$744.41
Train from Proserpine to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.91–$281.86

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Alpha to Mackay is to drive which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alpha to Mackay is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Alpha and 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 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Alpha and 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 15h 16m.

How far is it from Alpha to Mackay?

The distance between Alpha and Mackay is 787 km. The road distance is 512.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Alpha to Mackay without a car is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $70.65 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Alpha to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alpha to Mackay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Alpha to Mackay train from?

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 10h 45m and costs $70.65 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23.91 - $1847.83 and takes 15h 16m.

Where does the Alpha to Mackay bus arrive?

Alpha to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Where does the Alpha to Mackay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alpha to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Alpha to Mackay is 512 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Alpha 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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