Mackay Queensland to Brisbane

Mackay Queensland to Brisbane

Mackay Queensland
Brisbane
Thu, Jun 6
One Way
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Mackay Queensland to Brisbane Schedule

Mackay Queensland to Brisbane Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Qantas Airways Economy #QF194906:00 - 07:25AUD 1,039.82
Qantas Airways Economy 09:30 - 23:35AUD 659.17
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA60811:40 - 13:20AUD 605.52
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA61013:55 - 15:35AUD 253.21
Qantas Airways Economy #QF251314:45 - 16:35AUD 261.75
Qantas Airways Economy #QF98917:20 - 18:45AUD 232.23
Greyhound Australia Advantage 19:25 - 13:00AUD 256
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 21:04 - 10:20AUD 161.40
Greyhound Australia Advantage 23:00 - 17:30AUD 256

Transportation from Mackay Queensland to Brisbane

Facts about the transport from Mackay Queensland to Brisbane

Cheapest Transport$107
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure9:15 PM
Departures per day18
Distance965 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Mackay Queensland to Brisbane

Travelling between Mackay Queensland and Brisbane is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 283.08 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 107.21.

How long does it take to get from Mackay Queensland to Brisbane?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 18 hours to travel between Mackay Queensland and Brisbane depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Mackay Queensland and Brisbane. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 17h 35m to reach Brisbane.

How much does it cost to get from Mackay Queensland to Brisbane?

Travelling between Mackay Queensland and Brisbane can be as cheap as USD 107.21 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 283.08 if you buy a Qantas Airways flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Mackay Queensland and Brisbane ?

  • 11 from Mackay Queensland to Brisbane starting from 06:00 Mackay Airport until 21:15 Mackay Airport
  • 6 from Mackay Queensland to Brisbane starting from 13:15 Mackay until 19:25 Mackay
  • 1 from Mackay Queensland to Brisbane starting from 21:04 Mackay until 21:04 Mackay

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Mackay Queensland to Brisbane.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Mackay Queensland to Brisbane, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 133.51.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Mackay Queensland and Brisbane

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Mackay Queensland to Brisbane overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Mackay Queensland and Brisbane

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Mackay Queensland to Brisbane?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 72% took a train
  • 21% decided to fly
  • 7% opted for a bus