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.
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.
👋 Also check out Broken Hill → Mackay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Broken Hill (BHQ).
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Strathfield Station and then to Broken Hill Station.
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Take the bus to Brisbane, Newcastle then Dubbo and then to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 5h 55m | A$835($565) | every 4 hours | 2,493km (1,549 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 8hrs | A$600($405) | once daily | 2,652km (1,648 miles) |
Bus to Airlie Beach, Fly | 8h 15m | A$995($670) | once daily | 2,655km (1,650 miles) |
Train | 1 day 16h | A$350($235) | twice a week | 3,030km (1,883 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 20h | A$455($305) | 3 times a week | 3,179km (1,975 miles) |
Drive | 22h 60m | A$390($260) | on demand | 2,058km (1,279 miles) |
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The following major airports near Broken Hill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.