How much is the bus ticket from Mackay to Airlie Beach?

The cheapest bus tickets from Mackay to Airlie Beach start from $29. The average price for this route is around $36. 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 Mackay to Airlie Beach?

The average bus trip duration from Mackay to Airlie Beach is 2h, covering a distance of 68 miles (109 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h and is operated by Greyhound Australia .

Which bus companies service the Mackay to Airlie Beach route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach?

The earliest bus departs from Mackay to Airlie Beach at 2:55am. And the latest bus departs at 7:50am.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mackay to Airlie Beach?

A bus trip from Mackay to Airlie Beach generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Mackay to Airlie Beach from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mackay to Airlie Beach on January 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:50am	Victoria St	2h	9:50am	Airlie Beach	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Mackay to Airlie Beach on January 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:55am	Victoria St	2h 5m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	Cheapest
	Bus	6:10am	Victoria St	2h	8:10am	Airlie Beach	Fastest

Next departures for Mackay to Airlie Beach on January 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:55am	Victoria St	2h 5m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	Cheapest
	Bus	7:50am	Victoria St	2h	9:50am	Airlie Beach	Fastest

Next departures for Mackay to Airlie Beach on January 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55am	Victoria St	2h 5m	7:00am	Airlie Beach	Cheapest
Bus	6:10am	Victoria St	2h	8:10am	Airlie Beach	Fastest
Bus	2:55am	Victoria St	2h 5m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	2:55am	Victoria St	2h 5m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	4:55am	Victoria St	2h 5m	7:00am	Airlie Beach	No tags

Next departures for Mackay to Airlie Beach on January 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:55am	Victoria St	2h 5m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:55am	Victoria St	2h 5m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	No tags

Next departures for Mackay to Airlie Beach on January 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:55am	Victoria St	2h 5m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:55am	Victoria St	2h 5m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	No tags

Next departures for Mackay to Airlie Beach on January 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:55am	Victoria St	2h 5m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:55am	Victoria St	2h 5m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	2:55am	Victoria St	2h 5m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 3:17 AM AEST.

Get from Mackay to Airlie Beach

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2hAverage Duration

68 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,442 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Users have shared positive experiences regarding the friendly and skilled drivers, contributing to a pleasant journey. However, some noted that there was a minor delay in pick-up times and mentioned issues with toilet functionality on board. Overall, passengers appreciated the enjoyable drive despite these small inconveniences.

Greyhound Australia Mackay Airlie Beach recent customer reviews

I did like the trip and the only bad point was that I could not flash the toilet

Frank K.

November 26, 2025

Bus was a bit late getting to pick up. Driver friendly good driver. Nice drive.

Brad M.

September 11, 2025

Lovely friendly driver, very helpful but I’m only a short person and I found the leg room too little.

Peta K.

March 14, 2020

AU bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mackay to Airlie Beach 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 Mackay to Airlie Beach?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mackay to Airlie Beach start from $29. The average price for this route is around $36. 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 Mackay to Airlie Beach?
The average bus trip duration from Mackay to Airlie Beach is 2h, covering a distance of 68 miles (109 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Mackay to Airlie Beach route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beach?
The earliest bus departs from Mackay to Airlie Beach at 2:55am. And the latest bus departs at 7:50am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mackay to Airlie Beach?
A bus trip from Mackay to Airlie Beach generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/17

$48

01/18

$44

Today

$44

01/20

$48

01/21

$48

01/22

$34

01/23

$37

01/24

$37

The cheapest trip from Mackay to Airlie Beach was searched and found on Jan 22, 2026 with a price of $34

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

You can expect to pay from $34 to $48 for a bus ticket from Mackay to Airlie Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2026-01-22.