How to travel from Mackay to Beechworth, Australia

The distance between Mackay and Beechworth is around 1,991km (1,237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Mackay to Beechworth by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$600($405)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Albury and then to Ford St/Camp St.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$410($275)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Albury Station Platform 1 then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$325($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Beechworth.

  • Duration24h 35m
  • Distance2,077km (1,291 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mackay and Beechworth

There are several options for getting from Mackay to Beechworth by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$235 ($155) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$600 ($405).

The distance between Mackay and Beechworth is around 1,991km (1,237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,709km (1,062 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Mackay and Beechworth by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mackay to Beechworth is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$600 ($405).

The cheapest way to travel between Mackay and Beechworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$235 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mackay and Beechworth. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mackay and Beechworth. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mackay to Beechworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Sydney and Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.

Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and PTV Regional Transit run regular bus services between Mackay and Beechworth. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mackay to Beechworth. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Beechworth is Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Beechworth. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Mackay and Beechworth. The distance is around 2,077km (1,291 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mackay to Beechworth is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$600 ($405).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mackay and Beechworth

Transport options from Mackay to Beechworth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
A$600($405)
twice daily1,991km (1,237 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 50m
A$235($155)
once daily2,233km (1,388 miles)
Bus
1 day 18h
A$410($275)
once daily2,888km (1,795 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
1 day 12h
A$325($215)
5 times a week2,624km (1,630 miles)
Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus1 day 12h
A$325($215)
5 times a week2,624km (1,630 miles)
Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus1 day 12h
A$325($220)
4 times a week2,525km (1,569 miles)
Drive
24h 35m
A$275($185)
on demand2,077km (1,291 miles)

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Airports near Beechworth

The following major airports near Beechworth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Beechworth
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
219km (136 miles) from Beechworth
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
254km (158 miles) from Beechworth