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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Brisbane to Mackay from various bus operators like Greyhound Australia for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$245

Sunday

$196

Monday

Tuesday

$171

Wednesday

$241

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	18h 25m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	2:55 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$245	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $245 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
Greyhound Australia	17h 50m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	7:50 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$251	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $251 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m
Greyhound Australia	21h 40m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	6:10 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$254	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $254 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 40m
Greyhound Australia	19h 50m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	7:50 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$286	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/6/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $286 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
Greyhound Australia	18h 10m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	6:10 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$289	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/6/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $289 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Australia	18h 25m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	2:55 AM	Mackay	Bus Station		Economy	$196	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $196 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	18h 25m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	2:55 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$171	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
Greyhound Australia	18h 10m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	6:10 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$306	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/9/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $306 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
Greyhound Australia	17h 50m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	7:50 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$306	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/9/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $306 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	18h 10m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	6:10 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$241	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/10/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $241 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
Greyhound Australia	17h 50m	2:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	7:50 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$241	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/10/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $241 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m
Greyhound Australia	21h 40m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	6:10 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$281	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $281 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 40m
Greyhound Australia	18h 25m	8:30 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	2:55 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$282	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $282 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
Greyhound Australia	19h 50m	12:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	7:50 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$316	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/10/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $316 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Brisbane to Mackay is $107 on 12/6/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Brisbane and Mackay

See here how frequent the connections between Brisbane and Mackay are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Brisbane to Mackay. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Brisbane and Mackay.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 10 buses from Brisbane to Mackay, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Brisbane and Mackay, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Brisbane to Mackay

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia that travel 4 times every day by bus from Brisbane to Mackay in one click! Book your bus ticket from Brisbane to Mackay starting from $107!

Cheapest Bus	$107
Fastest Bus	17h 50m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Latest Bus	2:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	499.6 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound Australia

Cheapest bus connections from Brisbane to Mackay

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Brisbane for Mackay: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$107

Sunday 12/07

$196

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

$171

Wednesday 12/10

$241

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$173

Saturday 12/13

$110

Sunday 12/14

$173

Monday 12/15

$173

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$107

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$110

Sunday 12/21

$177

Monday 12/22

$110

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Brisbane to Mackay

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Brisbane to Mackay, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $107, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Brisbane to Mackay. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $241.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brisbane to Mackay, with $171. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $241.

How to save money travelling from Brisbane to Mackay

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Brisbane to Mackay in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Brisbane to Mackay, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Brisbane to Mackay are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Brisbane and Mackay

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Brisbane and Mackay.

Roma St Bus Station

Roma Street, Brisbane Transit Centre 151

Park Road Railway Station

Wooloowin Station

Altandi Station

Fortitude Valley

Bus Station

Victoria Street 30

Macalister St near Gordon St hail 'n' ride Bus Stop

Macalister St near Gordon St hail 'n' ride Macalister St near Gordon St hail 'n' ride

Service and Comfort on the bus from Brisbane to Mackay

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Brisbane to Mackay? Or which bus companies serve the route Brisbane to Mackay? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Brisbane to Mackay bus

How much does a Brisbane Mackay bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $107 and takes 18h 25m to reach Mackay. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Brisbane to Mackay?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $107 and $316. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Mackay.

On average, how many connections are available from Brisbane to Mackay each day?

Every day, the Brisbane to Mackay bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Brisbane to Mackay take?

The fastest bus from Brisbane to Mackay is offered by Greyhound Australia and takes 17h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $251. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Brisbane to Mackay?

The earliest bus arriving in Mackay from Brisbane starts at 8:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Brisbane to Mackay?

The latest bus trip departing from Brisbane for Mackay starts at 2:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Brisbane Mackay route?

When traveling by bus from Brisbane to Mackay, passengers can travel with Greyhound Australia. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Mackay?

You can check all the direct connections between Brisbane and Mackay by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound Australia.

What can I take with me on the Brisbane to Mackay bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Brisbane Mackay bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Brisbane Mackay bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Brisbane to Mackay on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Brisbane to Mackay

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Brisbane and to Mackay

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Brisbane and to Mackay. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!