The distance between Mackay and Batemans Bay is around 1,702km (1,057 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Mackay to Batemans Bay by plane, train, 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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Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Moruya (MYA).
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Take the bus to Brisbane then Sydney and then to Batemans Bay.
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Kiama Station then take the bus to Promenade Plaza Orient St.
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Drive to Batemans Bay (bay).
There are several options for getting from Mackay to Batemans Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$280 ($190) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$335 ($225).
The distance between Mackay and Batemans Bay is around 1,702km (1,057 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,622km (1,008 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Mackay and Batemans Bay by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mackay to Batemans Bay is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$335 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Mackay and Batemans Bay, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$280 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mackay and Batemans Bay. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Moruya (MYA). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mackay and Batemans Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mackay to Batemans Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Mackay and Batemans Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Mackay and Batemans Bay. Flights depart from Mackay (MKY) and arrive at Moruya (MYA) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Mackay to Batemans Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE) and Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Mackay to Batemans Bay typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Mackay (MKY) and and arrive into Moruya (MYA).
The closest major airport to Batemans Bay is Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Batemans Bay. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mackay and Batemans Bay. The distance is around 1,977km (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 Mackay to Batemans Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around A$280 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 15m | A$335($225) | hourly | 1,818km (1,129 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 45m | A$280($190) | twice daily | 1,702km (1,057 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 17h | A$355($240) | once daily | 2,489km (1,547 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 9h | A$310($205) | 5 times a week | 2,204km (1,369 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 16h | A$440($295) | once daily | 2,464km (1,531 miles) |
Drive | 23h 55m | A$265($175) | on demand | 1,977km (1,229 miles) |
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The following major airports near Batemans Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.