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Get from Rockhampton to Mackay
The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 849, 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 R 849
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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 849. The average price for this route is around R 1 029. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Rockhampton to Mackay?
The average bus journey time from Rockhampton to Mackay is 4h 30m, covering a distance of 284 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rockhampton to Mackay?
The earliest bus departs from Rockhampton to Mackay at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rockhampton to Mackay?
A bus trip from Rockhampton to Mackay produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 814To 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 R 814 to R 1 651 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 R 814, which is on 2025-12-11.
