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.
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 from Mackay (MKY) to Avalon (AVV).
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong Station.
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Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Melbourne and then to Geelong Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 4h 10m | A$335($225) | hourly | 2,211km (1,374 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 1 day 15h | A$365($245) | 5 times a week | 2,949km (1,832 miles) |
Train via Brisbane Roma Street | 1 day 15h | A$365($245) | 5 times a week | 2,949km (1,832 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 23h | A$475($320) | 5 times a week | 3,246km (2,017 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | A$315($210) | on demand | 2,365km (1,470 miles) |
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XPT
V-Line
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Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
The following major airports near Geelong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.