How far is Mackay from Airlie Beach?

Mackay and Airlie Beach are 68 miles (110 km) apart.

Bus Mackay to Airlie Beach from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mackay to Airlie Beach on November 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	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Mackay to Airlie Beach on November 22
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

Next departures for Mackay to Airlie Beach on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:55am	Victoria St	2h 5m	5:00am	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

Next departures for Mackay to Airlie Beach on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:55am	Victoria St	2h 5m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	Cheapest
Bus	6:10am	Victoria St	2h	8:10am	Airlie Beach	Fastest
Bus	7:50am	Victoria St	2h	9:50am	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Victoria St	14h 20m	8:30pm	Airlie Beach	No tags

Next departures for Mackay to Airlie Beach on November 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	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	6:10am	Victoria St	2h	8:10am	Airlie Beach	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:34 PM 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.

3bus per day

2hAverage Duration

68 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,356 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2356 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $29

Greyhound Australia Mackay Airlie Beach recent customer reviews

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

Very safe and comfortable ride.

Natascha G.

January 29, 2021

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mackay to Airlie Beach by bus

How far is Mackay from Airlie Beach?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$37

11/19

$36

Today

$46

11/21

$42

11/22

$30

11/23

$32

11/24

$46

11/25

$28

The cheapest trip from Mackay to Airlie Beach was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $28

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 $28 to $164 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 $28 which is on 2025-11-25.