How to travel from Kingscliff to Mackay, Australia

The distance between Kingscliff and Mackay is around 953km (592 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m.

6 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Mackay (MKY).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$250($170)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7 and then to Mackay.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$210($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane CBD Roma St and then to Mackay.

  • Duration19h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$225($150)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7 then take the bus to Maroochydore and then to Mackay.

  • Duration20h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$205($140)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Mackay.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Distance1,061km (659 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kingscliff and Mackay

There are several options for getting from Kingscliff to Mackay by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$205 ($140) and will take around 20h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$250 ($170).

The distance between Kingscliff and Mackay is around 953km (592 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 907km (563 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Kingscliff and Mackay by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kingscliff to Mackay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx A$250 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Kingscliff and Mackay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$205 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kingscliff and Mackay. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kingscliff to Mackay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Varsity Lakes station platform 2 and Roma Street station platform 7. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 25m.

Translink QLD and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Kingscliff and Mackay. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 14h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kingscliff and Mackay. It typically takes around 19h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kingscliff to Mackay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre, Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane CBD Roma St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 20m.

Byron Easy Bus, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Kingscliff and Mackay. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kingscliff to Mackay. We recommend that you take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Mackay (MKY). instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 Kingscliff and Mackay. The distance is around 1,061km (659 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kingscliff to Mackay is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around A$250 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kingscliff and Mackay

Transport options from Kingscliff to Mackay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 5m
A$250($170)
every 4 hours953km (592 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 35m
A$365($245)
once daily1,234km (767 miles)
Train
14h 25m
A$210($140)
5 times a week1,060km (658 miles)
Bus
19h 20m
A$225($150)
once daily1,274km (792 miles)
Train and Bus
20h 30m
A$205($140)
once daily1,290km (801 miles)
Drive
13h 55m
A$200($135)
on demand1,061km (659 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