How to travel from Mackay to Broken Hill, Australia

The distance between Mackay and Broken Hill is around 2,058km (1,279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Mackay to Broken Hill 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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Fly

Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Broken Hill (BHQ).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time5h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$835($565)
Operated by

Qantas

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Strathfield Station and then to Broken Hill Station.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$350($235)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Newcastle then Dubbo and then to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$455($305)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Broken Hill.

  • Duration22h 60m
  • Distance2,058km (1,279 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mackay and Broken Hill

There are several options for getting from Mackay to Broken Hill by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$350 ($235) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$835 ($565).

The distance between Mackay and Broken Hill is around 2,058km (1,279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,427km (887 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Mackay and Broken Hill by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mackay to Broken Hill is to fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$835 ($565).

The cheapest way to travel between Mackay and Broken Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$350 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mackay and Broken Hill. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mackay to Broken Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street and Strathfield Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Queensland Rail Travel and NSW TrainLink run train services between Mackay and Broken Hill. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 16h, 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 Mackay and Broken Hill. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mackay to Broken Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2A, Newcastle and Dubbo. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.

Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Sid Foggs Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Mackay and Broken Hill. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mackay and Broken Hill. Flights depart from Mackay (MKY) and arrive at Broken Hill (BHQ) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 5h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Mackay to Broken Hill. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE) and Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mackay to Broken Hill typically takes around 5h 25m. Flights depart from Mackay (MKY) and and arrive into Broken Hill (BHQ).

The closest major airport to Broken Hill is Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill. Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Broken Hill. The distance is around 2,058km (1,279 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mackay to Broken Hill is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around A$835 ($565).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mackay and Broken Hill

Transport options from Mackay to Broken Hill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 55m
A$835($565)
every 4 hours2,493km (1,549 miles)
Bus and Plane8hrs
A$600($405)
once daily2,652km (1,648 miles)
Bus to Airlie Beach, Fly8h 15m
A$995($670)
once daily2,655km (1,650 miles)
Train
1 day 16h
A$350($235)
twice a week3,030km (1,883 miles)
Bus
1 day 20h
A$455($305)
3 times a week3,179km (1,975 miles)
Drive
22h 60m
A$390($260)
on demand2,058km (1,279 miles)

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Airports near Broken Hill

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

BHQ
Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill
MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
259km (161 miles) from Broken Hill
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
427km (265 miles) from Broken Hill