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.
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.
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Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Kiama Station.
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Take the bus to Brisbane then Sydney and then to Bomaderry.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 5h 25m | A$250($170) | every 4 hours | 1,610km (1,000 miles) |
Fly to Newcastle (NTL), train | 9h 5m | A$470($315) | every 4 hours | 1,783km (1,108 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 8h 30m | A$330($220) | once daily | 1,892km (1,176 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 14h | A$335($225) | once daily | 2,397km (1,489 miles) |
Drive | 23h 15m | A$255($170) | on demand | 1,909km (1,186 miles) |
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The following major airports near Jervis Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.