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Brisbane to Mackay trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Brisbane and Mackay takes 13h 23m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Brisbane 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.

13h 23m
Duration
943 km
Distance
$140
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Brisbane to Mackay train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Brisbane and Mackay. The service departs Brisbane at 3:45 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Mackay at 05:08:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 13h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brisbane 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: 942.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 23m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $100–3,519 and the journey takes 13h 23m.

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