How to travel from Mackay to Bicheno, Australia
The distance between Mackay and Bicheno is around 2,625km (1,631 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Mackay to Bicheno 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 Bicheno → Mackay if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St.
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical costA$410($275)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Bicheno.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$475($320)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mackay and Bicheno
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mackay to Bicheno by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$250 ($170) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$410 ($275).
The distance between Mackay and Bicheno is around 2,625km (1,631 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,307km (1,433 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Mackay and Bicheno by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Mackay to Bicheno is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx A$410 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Mackay and Bicheno is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$250 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mackay and Bicheno. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mackay and Bicheno. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mackay to Bicheno. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St. instead which will take 6h 40m.
The closest major airport to Bicheno is Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Bicheno. Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) 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 Mackay to Bicheno. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St. instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mackay to Bicheno is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$410 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mackay and Bicheno
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 6h 40m | A$410($275) | twice daily | 2,625km (1,631 miles) |
| Fly to Hobart (HBA), Bus | 7h 45m | A$515($345) | twice daily | 2,790km (1,734 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 9h 35m | A$250($170) | once daily | 2,781km (1,728 miles) |
| Bus to Airlie Beach, plane | 10h 40m | A$325($220) | once daily | 2,956km (1,837 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 15h | A$475($320) | twice daily | 2,972km (1,847 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mackay and Bicheno
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Alliance Airlines
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
Calow's Coaches
Tassielink Transit
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Bicheno
The following major airports near Bicheno offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Bicheno
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Bicheno
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 175km (109 miles) from Bicheno