How to travel from Mackay to Healesville, Australia

The distance between Mackay and Healesville is around 2,236km (1,390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mackay to Healesville 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time3h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$515($350)
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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Melbourne and then to Maroondah Hwy/Green St.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$475($320)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Healesville.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance2,295km (1,426 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mackay and Healesville

There are several options for getting from Mackay to Healesville by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$475 ($320) and will take around 1 day 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$515 ($350).

The distance between Mackay and Healesville is around 2,236km (1,390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,870km (1,162 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Mackay and Healesville by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mackay to Healesville is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx A$515 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Mackay and Healesville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$475 ($320) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mackay and Healesville. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale. instead which will take 6h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mackay and Healesville. It typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mackay to Healesville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2A, Sydney and Melbourne. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 21h.

Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Mackay and Healesville. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 21h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mackay to Healesville. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale. instead which will take 6h 30m.

The closest major airport to Healesville is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Healesville. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) 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 Healesville. The distance is around 2,295km (1,426 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 Healesville is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around A$515 ($350).

How do I get from Mackay to Healesville

Compare travel optionsbetween Mackay and Healesville

Transport options from Mackay to Healesville
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
6h 30m
A$515($350)
every 4 hours2,279km (1,416 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train8h 10m
A$590($400)
once daily2,236km (1,390 miles)
Bus to Airlie Beach, plane and train8h 30m
A$560($375)
once daily2,253km (1,400 miles)
Bus
1 day 21h
A$475($320)
once daily3,179km (1,975 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
A$435($290)
on demand2,295km (1,426 miles)

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Airports near Healesville

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

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Healesville
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Healesville
ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Healesville