Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Victoria St | BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Victoria St | Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Victoria St | Brisbane Airport | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Victoria St | Brisbane Airport | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Victoria St | Brisbane Airport | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 7:10 PM AEST.
Get from Mackay to Brisbane
This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 19 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $166, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
13bus per day
19h 15mAverage Duration
801 kmDistance
20kgCO₂ emissions
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4 out of 5 stars4/52,356 reviews
AU Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mackay to Brisbane by bus
What is the travel distance from Mackay to Brisbane?
Mackay and Brisbane are 805 km (499 miles) apart.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-20
$370
11-21
$371
Today
$358
11-23
$255
11-24
$159
11-25
No data
11-26
No data
11-27
$159
The cheapest trip from Mackay to Brisbane was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $159To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mackay to Brisbane, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $159 to $473 for a bus ticket from Mackay to Brisbane based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $159 which is on 2025-11-27.
