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

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Saturday

$331

Sunday

Monday

$332

Tuesday

$332

Wednesday

$332

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Australia	19h 20m	12:30 PM	Gold Coast	Southport Transit Centre	7:50 AM	Mackay	Bus Station		Economy	$331	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southport Transit Centre, Gold Coast (Australia) at 6/6/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 6/7/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $331 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Gold Coast to Mackay via Rockhampton, you can save more than $138? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  24h 25m
  
  0
  
  7:25 AM
  
  Gold Coast
  Surfers Paradise
  
  2:15 AM
  
  Rockhampton
  George Street Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $83
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) at 6/8/2026 7:25:00 AM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 6/9/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
- Greyhound Australia
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  3:20 AM
  
  Rockhampton
  George Street Bus Stop
  
  7:50 AM
  
  Mackay
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $110
  
  A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 6/9/2026 3:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 6/9/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Travel time is 5h 5m longer, but you will save $138

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	20h 40m	9:30 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise Station	6:10 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$332	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Surfers Paradise Station, Gold Coast (Australia) at 6/8/2026 9:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 6/9/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $332 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Greyhound Australia	22h 20m	9:30 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise Station	7:50 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$334	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Surfers Paradise Station, Gold Coast (Australia) at 6/8/2026 9:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 6/9/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $334 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
Greyhound Australia	19h 50m	12:00 PM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise Station	7:50 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$410	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Surfers Paradise Station, Gold Coast (Australia) at 6/8/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 6/9/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $410 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Gold Coast to Mackay via Brisbane, you can save more than $186? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound Australia
  
  19h 20m
  
  0
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Gold Coast
  Southport Transit Centre
  
  1:30 PM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma St Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southport Transit Centre, Gold Coast (Australia) at 6/9/2026 12:30:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 6/9/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
- Greyhound Australia
  
  17h 50m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma St Bus Station
  
  7:50 AM
  
  Mackay
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $127
  
  A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 6/9/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 6/10/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m
Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save $186

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	20h 40m	9:30 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise Station	6:10 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$332	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Surfers Paradise Station, Gold Coast (Australia) at 6/9/2026 9:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 6/10/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $332 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Greyhound Australia	19h 50m	12:00 PM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise Station	7:50 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$332	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Surfers Paradise Station, Gold Coast (Australia) at 6/9/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 6/10/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $332 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
Greyhound Australia	22h 20m	9:30 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise Station	7:50 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$335	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Surfers Paradise Station, Gold Coast (Australia) at 6/9/2026 9:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 6/10/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $335 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Gold Coast to Mackay via Brisbane, you can save more than $191? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound Australia
  
  20h 40m
  
  0
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Gold Coast
  Surfers Paradise Station
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma St Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Surfers Paradise Station, Gold Coast (Australia) at 6/11/2026 9:30:00 AM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 6/11/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- Greyhound Australia
  
  18h 10m
  
  0
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma St Bus Station
  
  6:10 AM
  
  Mackay
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $127
  
  A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 6/11/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 6/12/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $191

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	20h 40m	9:30 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise Station	6:10 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$332	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Surfers Paradise Station, Gold Coast (Australia) at 6/10/2026 9:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 6/11/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $332 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Greyhound Australia	19h 50m	12:00 PM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise Station	7:50 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$332	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Surfers Paradise Station, Gold Coast (Australia) at 6/10/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 6/11/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $332 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
Greyhound Australia	22h 20m	9:30 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise Station	7:50 AM	Mackay	Bus Station	Economy	$334	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Surfers Paradise Station, Gold Coast (Australia) at 6/10/2026 9:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 6/11/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $334 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Gold Coast to Mackay via Brisbane, you can save more than $191? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound Australia
  
  20h 40m
  
  0
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Gold Coast
  Surfers Paradise Station
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma St Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Surfers Paradise Station, Gold Coast (Australia) at 6/11/2026 9:30:00 AM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 6/11/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- Greyhound Australia
  
  18h 10m
  
  0
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma St Bus Station
  
  6:10 AM
  
  Mackay
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $127
  
  A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 6/11/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Mackay (Australia) arriving at 6/12/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $191

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Gold Coast to Mackay is $72 on 5/31/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Gold Coast and Mackay

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Gold Coast to Mackay. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Gold Coast and Mackay.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 buses from Gold Coast to Mackay, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Gold Coast and Mackay, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Gold Coast to Mackay

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia that travel 2 times every day by bus from Gold Coast to Mackay in one click! Book your bus ticket from Gold Coast to Mackay starting from $72!

Cheapest Bus	$72
Fastest Bus	19h 20m
Earliest Bus	12:30 PM
Latest Bus	12:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	543.8 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound Australia

Cheapest bus connections from Gold Coast to Mackay

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Gold Coast for Mackay: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/04/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/31

Monday 06/01

Tuesday 06/02

Wednesday 06/03

Thursday 06/04

$77

Friday 06/05

$105

Saturday 06/06

$152

Sunday 06/07

Monday 06/08

$105

Tuesday 06/09

$152

Wednesday 06/10

$151

Thursday 06/11

Friday 06/12

Saturday 06/13

$90

Sunday 06/14

Monday 06/15

Tuesday 06/16

Wednesday 06/17

$149

Thursday 06/18

$149

Friday 06/19

$88

Saturday 06/20

$88

Sunday 06/21

Monday 06/22

$88

Tuesday 06/23

$88

Wednesday 06/24

Thursday 06/25

$88

Friday 06/26

$149

Saturday 06/27

The cheapest time to travel from Gold Coast to Mackay

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

With a price starting from $88, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Gold Coast to Mackay. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $149.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Gold Coast to Mackay, with $331. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $332.

How to save money travelling from Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast to Mackay are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Gold Coast and Mackay

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

Surfers Paradise

Beach Rd Surfers Paradise QLD 7

Surfers Paradise Station

Surfers Paradise station Surfers Paradise station

Varsity Lakes

Helensvale

Robina Station

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 Gold Coast to Mackay

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

FAQs about the Gold Coast to Mackay bus

How much does a Gold Coast Mackay bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $72 and takes 19h 20m to reach Mackay. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $72 and $410. 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 Gold Coast to Mackay each day?

Every day, the Gold Coast to Mackay bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Gold Coast to Mackay take?

The fastest bus from Gold Coast to Mackay is offered by Greyhound Australia and takes 19h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $331. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Gold Coast to Mackay?

The earliest bus arriving in Mackay from Gold Coast starts at 12:30 PM. 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 Gold Coast to Mackay?

The latest bus trip departing from Gold Coast for Mackay starts at 12:00 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 Gold Coast Mackay route?

When traveling by bus from Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast and Mackay?

You can check all the direct connections between Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast to Mackay on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Gold Coast and to Mackay

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