How to travel from Mackay to St Helens, Australia
The distance between Mackay and St Helens is around 2,624km (1,630 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Mackay to St Helens by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out St Helens → Mackay if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical costA$485($325)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to St Helens.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$650($435)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mackay and St Helens
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mackay to St Helens by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$485 ($325) and will take around 6h 45m.
The distance between Mackay and St Helens is around 2,624km (1,630 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,246km (1,395 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Mackay and St Helens by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Mackay to St Helens is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx A$485 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Mackay and St Helens is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$485 ($325) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mackay and St Helens. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mackay and St Helens. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mackay to St Helens. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to St Helens is Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from St Helens. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Mackay to St Helens. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mackay to St Helens is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around A$485 ($325).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mackay and St Helens
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 45m | A$485($325) | twice daily | 2,624km (1,630 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 9h 30m | A$515($345) | once daily | 2,913km (1,810 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 15h | A$650($435) | twice daily | 2,977km (1,850 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mackay and St Helens
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Alliance Airlines
Bus companies
Calow's Coaches
Premier Motor Service
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near St Helens
The following major airports near St Helens offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from St Helens
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 153km (95 miles) from St Helens
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from St Helens