The cheapest and fastest buses from Brisbane to Mackay
Cheapest price
$233
Average price
$292
Fastest journey
17 h 50 m
Average duration
19 h 6 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
804 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brisbane to Mackay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brisbane to Mackay will cost around $292 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $233.
Of the 7 buses that leave Brisbane for Mackay on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 804 km distance in an average of 19 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 19 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
GX40212:00 PM18h10Brisbane6:10 AMMackay$2331One-way0 transfers
GX4042:00 PM17h50Brisbane7:50 AMMackay$2331One-way0 transfers
GX402 · GX40412:00 PM19h50Brisbane7:50 AMMackay$2441One-way1 transfer
GX400 · GX4028:30 AM21h40Brisbane6:10 AMMackay$3201One-way1 transfer
GX402 · GX40412:00 PM19h50Brisbane7:50 AMMackay$3201One-way1 transfer
GX4042:00 PM17h50Brisbane7:50 AMMackay$2331One-way0 transfers
GX40212:00 PM18h10Brisbane6:10 AMMackay$2331One-way0 transfers
GX402 · GX40412:00 PM19h50Brisbane7:50 AMMackay$3471One-way1 transfer
GX402 · GX40412:00 PM19h50Brisbane7:50 AMMackay$2441One-way1 transfer
GX402 · GX40412:00 PM19h50Brisbane7:50 AMMackay$3201One-way1 transfer
Brisbane to Mackay Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $305 |
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $233 |
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Live departures
Brisbane to Mackay bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brisbane to Mackay buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GX400 · GX402 | 8:30 AM Brisbane | 21h40 | 6:10 AM Mackay | 1 transfer | |
GX400 · GX402 | 8:30 AM Brisbane | 21h40 | 6:10 AM Mackay | 1 transfer | |
GX402 · GX404 | 12:00 PM Brisbane | 19h50 | 7:50 AM Mackay | 1 transfer | |
GX402 | 12:00 PM Brisbane | 18h10 | 6:10 AM Mackay | 0 transfersDirect | |
GX402 · GX404 | 12:00 PM Brisbane | 19h50 | 7:50 AM Mackay | 1 transfer | |
GX402 · GX404 | 12:00 PM Brisbane | 19h50 | 7:50 AM Mackay | 1 transfer | |
GX404 | 2:00 PM Brisbane | 17h50 | 7:50 AM Mackay | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brisbane to Mackay
FAQs: Bus from Brisbane to Mackay
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