How to travel from Mackay to Jervis Bay, Australia

The distance between Mackay and Jervis Bay is around 1,610km (1,000 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mackay to Jervis Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Jervis BayMackay if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Kiama Station.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$250($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane then Sydney and then to Bomaderry.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$335($225)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Drive

Drive to Jervis Bay.

  • Duration23h 15m
  • Distance1,909km (1,186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mackay and Jervis Bay

There are several options for getting from Mackay to Jervis Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$250 ($170) and will take around 5h 25m.

The distance between Mackay and Jervis Bay is around 1,610km (1,000 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,565km (972 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Mackay and Jervis Bay by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mackay to Jervis Bay is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx A$250 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Mackay and Jervis Bay, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$250 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mackay and Jervis Bay. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Kiama Station. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mackay and Jervis Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mackay to Jervis Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Sydney, Bomaderry and Huskisson Shops Owen St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Mackay and Jervis Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 14h 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 Jervis Bay. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Kiama Station. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Jervis Bay is Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Jervis Bay. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) 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 Jervis Bay. The distance is around 1,909km (1,186 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mackay to Jervis Bay is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around A$250 ($170).

How do I get from Mackay to Jervis Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Mackay and Jervis Bay

Transport options from Mackay to Jervis Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
5h 25m
A$250($170)
every 4 hours1,610km (1,000 miles)
Fly to Newcastle (NTL), train9h 5m
A$470($315)
every 4 hours1,783km (1,108 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train8h 30m
A$330($220)
once daily1,892km (1,176 miles)
Bus
1 day 14h
A$335($225)
once daily2,397km (1,489 miles)
Drive
23h 15m
A$255($170)
on demand1,909km (1,186 miles)

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Airports near Jervis Bay

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

MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Jervis Bay
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
139km (86 miles) from Jervis Bay
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Jervis Bay