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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Rockhampton | Victoria St | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Rockhampton | Victoria St | Fastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:32 AM AEST.
Get from Rockhampton to Mackay
The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just MX$1,035, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Compare bus companies
According to 12 reviews, Greyhound Australia received a 4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at MX$1,035
Greyhound Australia Rockhampton Mackay recent customer reviews
The bus had no way of charging my phone so I wasn't able to get a lift from in town out to northern beaches and because we were late I missed the last bus out to home the driver was rurd and very ruff on the brakes he didn't stop the bus on the two hours brake for the recermend 10 as for the safe driver ruel that the QLD roads recommendes and when he did we stopped for less then 5 minutes witch for my back injury I needed time to stretch and a pregnant woman that was in a lot of pain and she was 8 months pregnant but he was so nice to the German back packers that left a bad taste in my mouth for what I paid it was not good enough
Matthew S.
All good service.
Adrianna L.
Kindest bus driver highly recommend this bus service
Corrina G.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rockhampton to Mackay by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Rockhampton to Mackay?
The cheapest bus tickets from Rockhampton to Mackay start from MX$1,035. The average price for this route is around MX$1,134. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Rockhampton to Mackay?
The average bus travel time from Rockhampton to Mackay is 4h 10m, covering a distance of 284 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 10m and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Rockhampton to Mackay route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Rockhampton to Mackay?
The earliest bus departs from Rockhampton to Mackay at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 3:20am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rockhampton to Mackay?
A bus trip from Rockhampton to Mackay generates an estimated 7.080500000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Rockhampton to Mackay was searched and found on Jun 21, 2026 with a price of MX$990To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rockhampton to Mackay, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from MX$990 to MX$1,904 for a bus ticket from Rockhampton to Mackay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MX$990 which is on 2026-06-21.
