How to travel from Mackay to Devonport, Australia
The distance between Mackay and Devonport is around 2,567km (1,595 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Mackay to Devonport by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Devonport → Mackay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Devonport (DPO).
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time5hrs
- Typical costA$925($620)
Qantas
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Brisbane then Sydney and then to Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport.
- Duration2 days 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$825($555)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport.
- Duration2 days
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$650($440)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$745($500)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mackay and Devonport
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mackay to Devonport by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$490 ($330) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$925 ($620).
The distance between Mackay and Devonport is around 2,567km (1,595 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,244km (1,394 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Mackay and Devonport by plane.
The quickest way to get from Mackay to Devonport is to fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx A$925 ($620).
The cheapest way to travel between Mackay and Devonport is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$490 ($330) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mackay and Devonport. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Devonport (DPO). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mackay and Devonport. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Devonport (DPO). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Mackay and Devonport. Flights depart from Mackay (MKY) and arrive at Devonport (DPO) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 5hrs.
There is no direct flight from Mackay to Devonport. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE) and Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 5h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Mackay to Devonport typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Mackay (MKY) and and arrive into Devonport (DPO).
The closest major airport to Devonport is Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Devonport. Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) 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 Devonport. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Devonport (DPO). instead which will take 5h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mackay to Devonport is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$925 ($620).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mackay and Devonport
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 5h 40m | A$925($620) | hourly | 2,610km (1,622 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 15m | A$490($330) | every 20 mins | 2,589km (1,609 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 30m | A$685($460) | once daily | 2,567km (1,595 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 6h | A$825($555) | once daily | 3,560km (2,212 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 2 days | A$650($440) | 5 times a week | 3,307km (2,055 miles) |
| Train to Brisbane Roma Street, ferry | 2 days | A$650($440) | 5 times a week | 3,307km (2,055 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 2 days 3h | A$630($425) | 5 times a week | 3,371km (2,095 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 12h | A$745($500) | twice daily | 2,733km (1,698 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mackay and Devonport
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
Bus companies
Redline
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Devonport
The following major airports near Devonport offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 6km (3 miles) from Devonport
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 57km (36 miles) from Devonport
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 207km (129 miles) from Devonport