How to travel from Apollo Bay to Mackay, Australia

The distance between Apollo Bay and Mackay is around 2,470km (1,535 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Apollo Bay to Mackay by bus, train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Mackay (MKY).

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Flight time4h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$925($625)
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Bus

Take the bus to Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Mackay.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$500($335)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross, Central Station then Brisbane and then to Mackay.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$320($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Mackay.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,470km (1,535 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Apollo Bay and Mackay

There are several options for getting from Apollo Bay to Mackay by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$300 ($200) and will take around 1 day 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$925 ($625).

The distance between Apollo Bay and Mackay is around 2,470km (1,535 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,028km (1,260 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Apollo Bay and Mackay by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Apollo Bay to Mackay is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 55m and will set you back approx A$925 ($625).

The cheapest way to travel between Apollo Bay and Mackay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$300 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Apollo Bay and Mackay. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Mackay (MKY). instead which will take 8h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Apollo Bay and Mackay. It typically takes around 2 days 2h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Apollo Bay to Mackay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 2h.

Public Transport Victoria, V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Apollo Bay and Mackay. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2 days 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Apollo Bay to Mackay. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Mackay (MKY). instead which will take 8h 55m.

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 Apollo Bay and Mackay. The distance is around 2,470km (1,535 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Apollo Bay to Mackay is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around A$925 ($625).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Apollo Bay and Mackay

Transport options from Apollo Bay to Mackay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane
8h 55m
A$925($625)
every 20 mins2,500km (1,553 miles)
Bus
2 days 2h
A$500($335)
5 times a week3,325km (2,066 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
1 day 18h
A$320($215)
5 times a week3,065km (1,904 miles)
Bus to Geelong, train1 day 18h
A$320($215)
5 times a week3,065km (1,904 miles)
Bus to Geelong, train1 day 22h
A$300($200)
5 times a week3,124km (1,941 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
A$465($315)
on demand2,470km (1,535 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