The train between Cairns and Mackay takes 11h 9m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Cairns 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 5 times a week between Cairns and Mackay. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairns is at 7:40 AM which arrives into Mackay at 6:49 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairns station and arriving at Mackay station. Services depart 5 times a week, and operate 4 times a week. The journey takes approximately 11h 9m.
Cairns to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Cairns to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mackay station.
The distance between Cairns and Mackay is 590.6 km. The road distance is 710 km.
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $80–2,652 and the journey takes 11h 9m.
