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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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 | Brisbane Airport | Victoria St | Cheapest | |||||
| Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres | Victoria St | Fastest | |||||
| Brisbane Airport | Victoria St | No tags | |||||
| Brisbane Airport | Victoria St | No tags | |||||
| BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT | Victoria St | No tags |
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Get from Brisbane to Mackay
The journey takes about 19 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $112, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Brisbane to Mackay Bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Brisbane to Mackay was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $151To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Brisbane to Mackay, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $151 to $328 for a bus ticket from Brisbane to Mackay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $151 which is on 2025-11-07.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Brisbane and Mackay!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Brisbane to Mackay, get comfy and count the stars.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Brisbane to Mackay that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Brisbane to Mackay, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
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