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Alpha to Mackay trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Alpha and Mackay takes 37h 50m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Alpha 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.

37h 50m
Duration
763 km
Distance
$180
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Alpha to Mackay train times

Trains run once a week between Alpha and Mackay. The service departs Alpha at 3:18 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Mackay at 05:08:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Queensland Rail TravelQueensland Rail Travel37h 50m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Alpha to Mackay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 763 km
  • Duration: 37h 50m

What companies run services between Alpha, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Alpha to Mackay via Rockhampton in around 15h 16m.

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