Mackay Queensland to Rockhampton

Mackay Queensland to Rockhampton

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Mackay Queensland to Rockhampton Schedule

Mackay Queensland to Rockhampton Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Premium 05:15 - 17:45AUD 194
Qantas Airways Economy 06:00 - 12:15AUD 606.96
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 08:25 - 16:40AUD 533.05
Jetstar Airways Economy 13:40 - 14:10AUD 457.39
Qantas Airways Economy 15:45 - 10:00AUD 725.52
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 16:05 - 10:10AUD 451.49
Greyhound Australia Early Bird 19:25 - 23:45AUD 70
Jetstar Airways Economy 21:25 - 20:45AUD 421.07
Greyhound Australia Flexible 23:00 - 03:30AUD 107

Transportation from Mackay Queensland to Rockhampton

Facts about the transport from Mackay Queensland to Rockhampton

Cheapest Transport$43
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day17
Distance709 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

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How to get from Mackay Queensland to Rockhampton

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 441.86 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 45.42.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 23 hours to travel between Mackay Queensland and Rockhampton depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Mackay Queensland and Rockhampton. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 22h 55m to reach Rockhampton.

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

Travelling between Mackay Queensland and Rockhampton can be as cheap as USD 45.42 if you opt for a Greyhound Australia bus and as expensive as USD 441.86 if you buy a Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways 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 Mackay Queensland and Rockhampton ?

  • 9 from Mackay Queensland to Rockhampton starting from 13:15 Mackay until 23:00 Mackay
  • 8 from Mackay Queensland to Rockhampton starting from 06:00 Mackay Airport until 21:15 Mackay Airport

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

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 Mackay Queensland to Rockhampton, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 166.12.

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 Mackay Queensland and Rockhampton

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Mackay Queensland to Rockhampton overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Mackay Queensland and Rockhampton

Greyhound Australia

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 Mackay Queensland to Rockhampton?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 88% opted for a bus
  • 12% took a train