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.
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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Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale.
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Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Melbourne and then to Maroondah Hwy/Green St.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 6h 30m | A$515($350) | every 4 hours | 2,279km (1,416 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 8h 10m | A$590($400) | once daily | 2,236km (1,390 miles) |
Bus to Airlie Beach, plane and train | 8h 30m | A$560($375) | once daily | 2,253km (1,400 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 21h | A$475($320) | once daily | 3,179km (1,975 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | A$435($290) | on demand | 2,295km (1,426 miles) |
Metro Trains Melbourne
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Firefly Express
The following major airports near Healesville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.