What is the distance between Emerald and Mackay?

It's about 284 km (176 miles) from Emerald to Mackay.

Bus Emerald to Mackay from $134 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Emerald to Mackay on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30am	Emerald	21h 25m	2:55am	Victoria St	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:30am	Emerald	21h 25m	2:55am	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Emerald	21h 25m	2:55am	Victoria St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 3:36 PM AEST.

Get from Emerald to Mackay

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $141, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

16h 25mAverage Duration

286 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,351 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2351 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $141

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Emerald to Mackay by bus

What is the distance between Emerald and Mackay?
It's about 284 km (176 miles) from Emerald to Mackay.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-15

$134

11-16

$134

Today

$134

11-18

$135

11-19

$134

11-20

$134

11-21

$134

11-22

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The cheapest trip from Emerald to Mackay was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $134

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

You can expect to pay from $134 to $173 for a bus ticket from Emerald to Mackay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $134 which is on 2025-11-19.