How to travel from Mollymook to Mackay, Australia
The distance between Mollymook and Mackay is around 1,754km (1,090 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Mollymook to Mackay by bus, train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mackay → Mollymook if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Bomaderry Station, Fly
Take the bus to Bomaderry Station then fly from Wollongong (WOL) to Mackay (MKY).
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical costA$695($470)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney Airport then Brisbane and then to Mackay.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$320($215)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bomaderry Station then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Mackay.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$275($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mollymook and Mackay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mollymook to Mackay by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$275 ($185) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$695 ($470).
The distance between Mollymook and Mackay is around 1,754km (1,090 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,584km (984 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Mollymook and Mackay by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mollymook to Mackay is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx A$695 ($470).
The cheapest way to travel between Mollymook and Mackay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$275 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mollymook and Mackay. We recommend that you take the bus to Bomaderry Station then fly from Wollongong (WOL) to Mackay (MKY). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mollymook and Mackay. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mollymook to Mackay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney Airport, Burwood Station Burwood Rd Stand E, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand B and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.
Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Mollymook and Mackay. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mollymook to Mackay. We recommend that you take the bus to Bomaderry Station then take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Mackay (MKY). instead which will take 7h 10m.
The closest major airport to Mackay is Mackay Airport (MKY) (MKY) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Mackay. Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) 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 Mollymook and Mackay. The distance is around 1,948km (1,210 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mollymook to Mackay is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around A$525 ($350).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mollymook and Mackay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Bomaderry Station, Fly + 4 similar | 6h 10m | A$695($470) | twice daily | 1,754km (1,090 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8hrs | A$505($340) | once daily | 1,975km (1,227 miles) |
| Bus to Promenade Plaza, Orient St, plane | 10h 35m | A$635($430) | once daily | 2,159km (1,341 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 10m | A$525($350) | twice daily | 1,773km (1,102 miles) |
| Bus to Bomaderry Station, train and plane | 8h 55m | A$640($430) | once daily | 1,925km (1,196 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 13h | A$320($215) | once a week | 2,335km (1,451 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | A$275($185) | 5 times a week | 2,152km (1,337 miles) |
| Bus to Albion Park Rail, train | 1 day 15h | A$380($255) | once daily | 2,408km (1,496 miles) |
Drive | 23h 40m | A$370($250) | on demand | 1,948km (1,210 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mollymook and Mackay
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Nowra Coaches
Murrays Coaches
Train operators
Transport for NSW
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Link Airways
Airports near Mackay
The following major airports near Mackay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Mackay Airport (MKY)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Mackay
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
- Distance
- 91km (57 miles) from Mackay
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 596km (370 miles) from Mackay