The distance between Mackay and Eden is around 2,059km (1,279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Mackay to Eden 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 from Mackay (MKY) to Cooma (OOM) then take the bus to Eden Coach Stop Imlay St.
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Take the bus to Brisbane then Sydney and then to Eden.
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Canberra Station then take the bus to Eden Coach Stop Imlay St.
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There are several options for getting from Mackay to Eden by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$275 ($185) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$740 ($495).
The distance between Mackay and Eden is around 2,059km (1,279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,772km (1,101 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Mackay and Eden by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mackay to Eden is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx A$740 ($495).
The cheapest way to travel between Mackay and Eden, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$275 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mackay and Eden. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cooma (OOM) then take the bus to Eden Coach Stop Imlay St. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mackay and Eden. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mackay to Eden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2A and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Mackay and Eden. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mackay to Eden. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cooma (OOM) then take the bus to Eden Coach Stop Imlay St. instead which will take 7h 30m.
The closest major airport to Eden is Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Eden. Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Eden. The distance is around 2,138km (1,328 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mackay to Eden is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around A$740 ($495).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 7h 30m | A$740($495) | twice daily | 2,059km (1,279 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 18h | A$395($265) | once daily | 2,683km (1,667 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 12h | A$295($200) | 5 times a week | 2,530km (1,572 miles) |
Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus | 1 day 13h | A$295($200) | 5 times a week | 2,431km (1,510 miles) |
Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus | 1 day 16h | A$275($185) | 5 times a week | 2,494km (1,550 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | A$405($270) | on demand | 2,138km (1,328 miles) |
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Transport for NSW
The following major airports near Eden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.