How to travel from Bicheno to Mackay, Australia
The distance between Bicheno and Mackay is around 2,626km (1,631 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bicheno to Mackay by bus, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mackay → Bicheno if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Mackay (MKY).
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical costA$395($265)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Mackay.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$475($320)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bicheno and Mackay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bicheno to Mackay by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$275 ($185) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$395 ($265).
The distance between Bicheno and Mackay is around 2,626km (1,631 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,307km (1,433 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Bicheno and Mackay by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bicheno to Mackay is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx A$395 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Bicheno and Mackay is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$275 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bicheno and Mackay. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Mackay (MKY). instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bicheno and Mackay. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Mackay (MKY). instead which will take 6h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bicheno to Mackay. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Mackay (MKY). instead which will take 6h 35m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bicheno to Mackay. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Mackay (MKY). instead which will take 6h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bicheno to Mackay is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around A$395 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bicheno and Mackay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 35m | A$395($265) | twice daily | 2,626km (1,631 miles) |
| Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, Fly | 7h 45m | A$275($185) | twice daily | 2,673km (1,661 miles) |
| Bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station, plane | 9h 20m | A$355($240) | once daily | 2,914km (1,811 miles) |
| Bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall, plane | 10h 30m | A$325($215) | once daily | 2,952km (1,834 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 15h | A$475($320) | twice daily | 2,971km (1,846 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bicheno and Mackay
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Alliance Airlines
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Premier Motor Service
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
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