How to travel from Gladstone to Mackay, Australia

There are several options for getting from Gladstone to Mackay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$59 ($40) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$645 ($435).

The distance between Gladstone and Mackay is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 368km (229 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Gladstone and Mackay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gladstone to Mackay is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx A$645 ($435).

The cheapest way to travel between Gladstone and Mackay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$59 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gladstone and Mackay. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gladstone and Mackay with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 6h 10m.

Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Gladstone and Mackay. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 6h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gladstone and Mackay. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gladstone and Mackay with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 15m.

Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Gladstone and Mackay. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Yes you can fly from Gladstone and Mackay. Flights depart from Gladstone (GLT) and arrive at Mackay (MKY) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Gladstone to Mackay. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Gladstone to Mackay typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Gladstone (GLT) 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 Gladstone and Mackay. The distance is around 442km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gladstone to Mackay is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around A$59 ($40).