How to travel from Mackay to Mildura, Australia
The distance between Mackay and Mildura is around 2,315km (1,438 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Mackay to Mildura by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mildura → Mackay if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Airlie Beach then fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Mildura (MQL).
- Duration8h 10m
- Flight time4h 15m
- Typical costA$310($205)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Brisbane, Tamworth, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 4 then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 and then to Mildura Station Coach Stop.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$490($330)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Cootamundra Station then take the bus to Mildura Station Coach Stop.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$380($255)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mackay and Mildura
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mackay to Mildura by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$310 ($205) and will take around 8h 10m.
The distance between Mackay and Mildura is around 2,315km (1,438 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,606km (998 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Mackay and Mildura by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mackay to Mildura is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx A$310 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Mackay and Mildura, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$310 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mackay and Mildura. We recommend that you take the bus to Airlie Beach then fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Mildura (MQL). instead which will take 8h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mackay and Mildura. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mackay to Mildura. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Tamworth, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 4 and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.
Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Crisps Coaches, NSW TrainLink, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Mackay and Mildura. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 18h 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 Mildura. We recommend that you take the bus to Airlie Beach then fly from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Mildura (MQL). instead which will take 8h 10m.
The closest major airport to Mildura is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Mildura. Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Mildura. The distance is around 2,315km (1,438 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mackay to Mildura is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around A$310 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mackay and Mildura
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 8h 10m | A$310($205) | 4 times a week | 2,631km (1,635 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 18h | A$490($330) | twice a week | 3,059km (1,900 miles) |
| Bus via Maroochydore | 2 days 3h | A$510($340) | once daily | 3,461km (2,150 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 17h | A$380($255) | 5 times a week | 3,009km (1,869 miles) |
| Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus | 1 day 21h | A$430($290) | twice a week | 3,342km (2,077 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | A$310($205) | on demand | 2,315km (1,438 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mackay and Mildura
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Crisps Coaches
Firefly Express
V-Line
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
XPT
Airports near Mildura
The following major airports near Mildura offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Mildura Airport (MQL)
- Distance
- 9km (5 miles) from Mildura
Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
- Distance
- 251km (156 miles) from Mildura
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
- Distance
- 342km (213 miles) from Mildura