How to travel from Hobart to Mackay, Australia
The distance between Hobart and Mackay is around 2,494km (1,549 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hobart to Mackay by plane, bus, 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 → Hobart if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Mackay (MKY).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical costA$245($165)
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Mackay.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$480($325)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hobart and Mackay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hobart to Mackay by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$245 ($165) and will take around 4h 45m.
The distance between Hobart and Mackay is around 2,494km (1,549 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,424km (1,506 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Hobart and Mackay by plane.
The quickest way to get from Hobart to Mackay is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$245 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Hobart and Mackay is to fly which will typically cost around A$245 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hobart and Mackay. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Mackay (MKY). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hobart and Mackay. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Mackay (MKY). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hobart and Mackay. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) and arrive at Mackay (MKY) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Hobart to Mackay. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hobart to Mackay typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hobart to Mackay. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Mackay (MKY). instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hobart to Mackay is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around A$245 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hobart and Mackay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 45m | A$245($165) | hourly | 2,494km (1,549 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 30m | A$440($295) | 4 times a day | 2,653km (1,648 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7h 35m | A$290($195) | once daily | 2,772km (1,723 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 15h | A$480($325) | twice daily | 3,012km (1,871 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hobart and Mackay
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Alliance Airlines
Bus companies
Redline
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