The distance between Mackay and Hobart is around 2,610km (1,622 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Mackay to Hobart by plane, bus, car and ferry. 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 Hobart (HBA).
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Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Hobart.
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There are several options for getting from Mackay to Hobart by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$290 ($195) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$480 ($325).
The distance between Mackay and Hobart is around 2,610km (1,622 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,424km (1,506 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Mackay and Hobart by plane.
The quickest way to get from Mackay to Hobart is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$480 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Mackay and Hobart is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$290 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mackay and Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mackay and Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Yes you can fly from Mackay and Hobart. Flights depart from Mackay (MKY) and arrive at Hobart (HBA) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 4h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Mackay to Hobart. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Mackay to Hobart typically takes around 4h 20m. Flights depart from Mackay (MKY) and and arrive into Hobart (HBA).
The closest major airport to Hobart is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Hobart. Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Mackay to Hobart. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hobart (HBA). instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mackay to Hobart is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$480 ($325).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 4h 50m | A$480($325) | hourly | 2,610km (1,622 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 6h 35m | A$455($305) | 4 times a day | 2,657km (1,651 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 7h 45m | A$290($195) | once daily | 2,776km (1,725 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 15h | A$480($325) | twice daily | 3,012km (1,872 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hobart offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.