The average train between Adelaide and Mackay takes 3d 9h and the fastest train takes 2d 21h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Adelaide to Mackay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Adelaide and Mackay. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Adelaide is at 8:15 AM which arrives into Mackay at 5:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Southern Cross and take an average of 3d 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Adelaide to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Adelaide station and arriving at Mackay station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3d 9h.
Adelaide to Mackay train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
Adelaide to Mackay train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Mackay station.
Book your Adelaide to Mackay train tickets online with Journey Beyond - The Overland, NSW TrainLink XPT and Queensland Rail Travel.
The distance between Adelaide and Mackay is 1,847 km. The road distance is 3,675 km.
You can take a train from Adelaide Station to Mackay via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 4h.
