The distance between Batemans Bay and Mackay is around 1,701km (1,057 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Batemans Bay 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.
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Fly from Moruya (MYA) to Mackay (MKY).
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Take the bus to Sydney then Brisbane and then to Mackay.
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Take the bus to Bomaderry Station then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Mackay.
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There are several options for getting from Batemans Bay to Mackay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around A$255 ($170) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$275 ($185).
The distance between Batemans Bay and Mackay is around 1,701km (1,057 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,622km (1,008 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Batemans Bay and Mackay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Batemans Bay to Mackay is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx A$275 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Batemans Bay and Mackay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$255 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Batemans Bay and Mackay. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) to Mackay (MKY). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Batemans Bay and Mackay. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Batemans Bay 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 16h.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Batemans Bay and Mackay. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Batemans Bay and Mackay. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) and arrive at Mackay (MKY) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Batemans Bay to Mackay. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Batemans Bay to Mackay typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Moruya (MYA) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Batemans Bay and Mackay. The distance is around 1,978km (1,229 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Batemans Bay to Mackay is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around A$275 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 50m | A$275($185) | hourly | 1,701km (1,057 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 10m | A$255($170) | twice daily | 1,703km (1,058 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 16h | A$355($240) | once daily | 2,491km (1,548 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 7h | A$310($205) | 5 times a week | 2,203km (1,369 miles) |
Bus to Albion Park Rail, train | 1 day 15h | A$420($285) | once daily | 2,460km (1,529 miles) |
Drive | 23h 55m | A$265($175) | on demand | 1,978km (1,229 miles) |
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The following major airports near Mackay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.