How to travel from Albury to Mackay, Australia

The distance between Albury and Mackay is around 1,932km (1,200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Albury to Mackay by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Mackay (MKY).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$435($295)
Operated by

Qantas

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Mackay.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$320($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Brisbane and then to Mackay.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$410($275)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Mackay.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Distance2,032km (1,263 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Mackay

There are several options for getting from Albury to Mackay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$320 ($215) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$435 ($295).

The distance between Albury and Mackay is around 1,932km (1,200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,676km (1,041 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Albury and Mackay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Mackay is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$435 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Mackay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$320 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albury and Mackay. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Albury to Mackay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station and Brisbane. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

XPT, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Albury and Mackay. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 10h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Mackay. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Mackay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Albury and Mackay. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albury and Mackay. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Mackay (MKY) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Albury to Mackay. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albury to Mackay typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) 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 Albury and Mackay. The distance is around 2,032km (1,263 miles) by road and it will take around 24hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Mackay is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around A$435 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Mackay

Transport options from Albury to Mackay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 55m
A$435($295)
hourly1,932km (1,200 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 10h
A$320($215)
5 times a week2,564km (1,593 miles)
Train via Central Station1 day 10h
A$320($215)
5 times a week2,564km (1,593 miles)
Bus
1 day 18h
A$410($275)
once daily2,823km (1,754 miles)
Drive
24hrs
A$270($180)
on demand2,032km (1,263 miles)

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Airports near Mackay

The following major airports near Mackay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MKY
Mackay Airport (MKY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Mackay
HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Mackay
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
596km (370 miles) from Mackay