How to travel from Mackay to Perth, Australia

The distance between Mackay and Perth is around 4,430km (2,753 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Mackay to Perth by plane, bus, train 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

Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Perth (PER).

  • Duration8hrs
  • Flight time7hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$750($505)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Perth.

  • Duration4 days 7h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,285($865)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Sydney then take the train to Perth.

  • Duration4 days 11h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,400($945)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration2 days 3h
  • Distance4,856km (3,017 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mackay and Perth

There are several options for getting from Mackay to Perth by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$470 ($315) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$750 ($505).

The distance between Mackay and Perth is around 4,430km (2,753 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,509km (2,180 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Mackay and Perth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mackay to Perth is to fly which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx A$750 ($505).

The cheapest way to travel between Mackay and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$470 ($315) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mackay and Perth. It typically takes around 4 days 7h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mackay to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street and Central Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4 days 7h.

Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink, Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific and Great Southern run train services between Mackay and Perth. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4 days 7h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mackay and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 8hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mackay and Perth. Flights depart from Mackay (MKY) and arrive at Perth (PER) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 7hrs.

There is no direct flight from Mackay to Perth. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 8hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Mackay to Perth typically takes around 7hrs. Flights depart from Mackay (MKY) and and arrive into Perth (PER).

The closest major airport to Perth is Perth Airport (PER) (PER) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Perth. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Geraldton Airport (GET) (GET) 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 Perth. The distance is around 4,856km (3,017 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mackay to Perth is to fly which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around A$750 ($505).

How do I get from Mackay to Perth

Compare travel optionsbetween Mackay and Perth

Transport options from Mackay to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
8hrs
A$750($505)
hourly4,430km (2,753 miles)
Bus and Plane10h 35m
A$470($315)
once daily4,719km (2,932 miles)
Bus to Airlie Beach, Fly10h 55m
A$565($380)
once daily4,877km (3,030 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4 days 7h
A$1,285($865)
once a week6,270km (3,896 miles)
Train via Brisbane Roma Street5 days 5h
A$790($535)
once a week6,220km (3,865 miles)
Bus and Train
4 days 11h
A$1,400($945)
once a week6,519km (4,050 miles)
Drive
2 days 3h
A$645($435)
on demand4,856km (3,017 miles)

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Airports near Perth

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

PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Perth
BQB
Busselton Airport (BQB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Perth
GET
Geraldton Airport (GET)
Domestic Airport
Distance
368km (229 miles) from Perth