How to travel from Mackay to Geelong, Australia

The distance between Mackay and Geelong is around 2,211km (1,374 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mackay to Geelong by plane, train, bus 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 Avalon (AVV).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$335($225)
Operated byJetstar+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong Station.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$365($245)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Melbourne and then to Geelong Station.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$475($320)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Geelong.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance2,365km (1,470 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mackay and Geelong

There are several options for getting from Mackay to Geelong by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$335 ($225) and will take around 4h 10m.

The distance between Mackay and Geelong is around 2,211km (1,374 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,947km (1,210 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Mackay and Geelong by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mackay to Geelong is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$335 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Mackay and Geelong, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$335 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mackay and Geelong. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mackay to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station and Southern Cross. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink, XPT and V-Line run train services between Mackay and Geelong. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 15h, 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 Geelong. It typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mackay to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 23h.

Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Mackay and Geelong. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mackay and Geelong. Flights depart from Mackay (MKY) and arrive at Avalon (AVV) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Mackay to Geelong. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mackay to Geelong typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Mackay (MKY) and and arrive into Avalon (AVV).

The closest major airport to Geelong is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Geelong. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Geelong. The distance is around 2,365km (1,470 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mackay to Geelong is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around A$335 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mackay and Geelong

Transport options from Mackay to Geelong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 10m
A$335($225)
hourly2,211km (1,374 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 15h
A$365($245)
5 times a week2,949km (1,832 miles)
Train via Brisbane Roma Street1 day 15h
A$365($245)
5 times a week2,949km (1,832 miles)
Bus
1 day 23h
A$475($320)
5 times a week3,246km (2,017 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
A$315($210)
on demand2,365km (1,470 miles)

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Airports near Geelong

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

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Geelong
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Geelong
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Geelong