Brisbane to Mackay Queensland

Brisbane to Mackay Queensland

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Brisbane to Mackay Queensland Schedule

Brisbane to Mackay Queensland Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Qantas Airways Economy #QF98405:40 - 07:20AUD 682.53
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA60106:05 - 07:45AUD 467.19
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA60509:10 - 10:45AUD 276.83
Jetstar Airways Economy #JQ88611:30 - 13:05AUD 135.04
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 13:45 - 02:45AUD 161.40
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 15:45 - 04:34AUD 161.40
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA61516:50 - 18:25AUD 381.51
Qantas Airways Economy #QF99019:15 - 20:55AUD 212.05

Transportation from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland

Facts about the transport from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland

Cheapest Transport$106
Fastest Transport1h 35m
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure7:05 PM
Departures per day10
Distance650 kilometers
Transport CompaniesJetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland

Travelling between Brisbane and Mackay Queensland is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 297.62 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 125.91.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 13 hours to travel between Brisbane and Mackay Queensland depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Brisbane and Mackay Queensland. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Train does a much slower job and take about 13h to reach Mackay Queensland.

How much does it cost to get from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland?

Travelling between Brisbane and Mackay Queensland can be as cheap as USD 125.91 if you opt for a Jetstar Airways flight and as expensive as USD 297.62 if you buy a Virgin Australia Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Brisbane and Mackay Queensland ?

  • 10 from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland starting from 07:30 Brisbane Airport until 19:05 Brisbane Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 125.98.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Brisbane and Mackay Queensland

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Brisbane to Mackay Queensland?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 60% took a train
  • 40% decided to fly