How to travel from Albany to Mackay, Australia
The distance between Albany and Mackay is around 4,794km (2,979 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Albany to Mackay by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mackay → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Mackay (MKY).
- Duration7h 40m
- Flight time7h 25m
- Typical costA$495($330)
Regional Express
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Mackay.
- Duration4 days 12h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,290($870)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Mackay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Mackay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$480 ($325) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$495 ($330).
The distance between Albany and Mackay is around 4,794km (2,979 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,417km (2,123 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Albany and Mackay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Mackay is to fly which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx A$495 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Mackay, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$480 ($325) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Mackay. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Mackay (MKY). instead which will take 7h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Mackay. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Mackay (MKY). instead which will take 7h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Mackay. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Mackay (MKY) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 7h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Albany to Mackay. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 7h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Mackay typically takes around 7h 25m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Mackay (MKY).
The closest major airport to Mackay is Mackay Airport (MKY) (MKY) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Mackay. Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Albany and Mackay. The distance is around 4,800km (2,982 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Mackay is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around A$495 ($330).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Mackay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 7h 40m | A$495($330) | hourly | 4,794km (2,979 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 10h 35m | A$480($325) | once daily | 5,224km (3,246 miles) |
| Fly to Hamilton Island (HTI), Bus | 11hrs | A$635($425) | once daily | 5,240km (3,256 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 12h 30m | A$795($535) | once daily | 4,828km (3,000 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 12h | A$1,290($870) | once a week | 6,689km (4,156 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, train | 4 days 19h | A$1,410($950) | once a week | 6,934km (4,309 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 2h | A$635($430) | on demand | 4,800km (2,982 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Mackay
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Alliance Airlines
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
TransWA
Train operators
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Mackay
The following major airports near Mackay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Mackay Airport (MKY)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Mackay
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
- Distance
- 91km (57 miles) from Mackay
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 596km (370 miles) from Mackay