What is the distance between Brisbane and Mackay?

The distance covered from Brisbane to Mackay is 805 km (499 miles).

Bus Brisbane to Mackay from $153 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Brisbane to Mackay on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Brisbane Airport	19h 10m	2:55am	Victoria St	Cheapest
Bus	8:30am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	18h 25m	2:55am	Victoria St	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	Brisbane Airport	22h 25m	6:10am	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Brisbane Airport	22h 25m	6:10am	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Brisbane Airport	22h 25m	6:10am	Victoria St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:42 AM AEST.

Get from Brisbane to Mackay

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $161, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

19h 10mAverage Duration

801 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,351 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Greyhound Australia

4/52,351 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Brisbane to Mackay by bus

What is the distance between Brisbane and Mackay?
The distance covered from Brisbane to Mackay is 805 km (499 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-14

$352

11-15

$361

Today

$354

11-17

$353

11-18

No data

11-19

$351

11-20

$213

11-21

No data

The cheapest trip from Brisbane to Mackay was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $213

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Brisbane to Mackay, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $213 to $472 for a bus ticket from Brisbane to Mackay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $213 which is on 2025-11-20.