What's the distance between Mackay and Gladstone by coach?

The distance between Mackay and Gladstone by coach is approximately 230 miles (371 km).

What is the best way to go from Mackay to Gladstone without a car?

You can travel to Gladstone from Mackay by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Mackay to Gladstone from £51 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Mackay to Gladstone on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:15	Victoria St	6h 20m	20:35	Gladstone	Cheapest
Bus	19:25	Victoria St	6h 15m	01:40	Gladstone	Fastest
Bus	14:15	Victoria St	11h 25m	01:40	Gladstone	No tags

Next departures from Mackay to Gladstone on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:15	Victoria St	6h 20m	20:35	Gladstone	Cheapest
Bus	19:25	Victoria St	6h 15m	01:40	Gladstone	Fastest
Bus	14:15	Victoria St	6h 20m	20:35	Gladstone	No tags
Bus	14:15	Victoria St	6h 20m	20:35	Gladstone	No tags
Bus	19:25	Victoria St	6h 15m	01:40	Gladstone	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 20:02 AEST.

Get from Mackay to Gladstone

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just £54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 20mAverage duration

229 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,354 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.8

Based on 2354 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at £54

Greyhound Australia Mackay Gladstone recent customer reviews

The bus was late, dirty and the first driver was quite fast almost all the way until the last hour that we changed to a different driver. The bus moved a lot because of the speed.

Irene M.

19 October 2020

N ice to sit back & relax & let someone else do the driving.

Anita R.

11 December 2019

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Mackay to Gladstone

What's the distance between Mackay and Gladstone by coach?
The distance between Mackay and Gladstone by coach is approximately 230 miles (371 km).
What is the best way to go from Mackay to Gladstone without a car?
You can travel to Gladstone from Mackay by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/11

£59

16/11

£57

Today

£56

18/11

£63

19/11

No data

20/11

£56

21/11

£54

22/11

£54

The cheapest trip from Mackay to Gladstone was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £54

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

You can expect to pay from £54 to £91 for a bus ticket from Mackay to Gladstone based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £54, which is on 2025-11-21.