What is the distance between Airlie Beach and Mackay?

The distance covered from Airlie Beach to Mackay is 110 km (68 miles).

Bus Airlie Beach to Mackay from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Airlie Beach to Mackay on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	1h 55m	7:25pm	Victoria St	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	2h	2:15pm	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	2h	2:15pm	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	1h 55m	7:25pm	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	1h 55m	7:25pm	Victoria St	No tags

Next departures for Airlie Beach to Mackay on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	2h	2:15pm	Victoria St	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	1h 55m	7:25pm	Victoria St	Fastest
Bus	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	2h	2:15pm	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	2h	2:15pm	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	1h 55m	7:25pm	Victoria St	No tags

Next departures for Airlie Beach to Mackay on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Airlie Beach	2h	11:00pm	Victoria St	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Airlie Beach	1h 55m	7:25pm	Victoria St	Fastest
Bus	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	2h	2:15pm	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	2h	2:15pm	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	2h	2:15pm	Victoria St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:02 PM AEST.

Get from Airlie Beach to Mackay

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2hAverage Duration

109 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,356 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Users consistently highlight the ease of booking and punctuality as standout features. The service is praised for being reliable, comfortable, and offering great value for money. Many reviews mention that buses are well-equipped and immaculate, contributing to an excellent travel experience overall with smooth trips even when encountering roadworks.

Greyhound Australia Airlie Beach Mackay recent customer reviews

The trip was excellent from start to finish. It departed exactly on time and arrived exactly on time. The coach was immaculate and well equipped. The driver (Steve) was super efficient, friendly and a great driver. Despite four stops at lights due to roadworks, the trip went smoothly and we arrived on time. Great value for money and an excellent service.

Sam T.

September 26, 2024

Way nicer bus than the trip down

Brad M.

September 12, 2025

Easy to book, bus was on time, good price.

Emma W.

August 26, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Airlie Beach to Mackay by bus

What is the distance between Airlie Beach and Mackay?
The distance covered from Airlie Beach to Mackay is 110 km (68 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$41

11-19

$61

Today

$47

11-21

$42

11-22

$41

11-23

$41

11-24

$43

11-25

No data

The cheapest trip from Airlie Beach to Mackay was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $67 for a bus ticket from Airlie Beach to Mackay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-23.