The average train between Cairns and Mount Isa takes 2d 13h and the fastest train takes 2d 1h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Cairns to Mount Isa. 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 Cairns and Mount Isa. 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 Mount Isa at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Townsville and take an average of 2d 13h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cairns to Mount Isa. However, there are services departing from Cairns station and arriving at Mount Isa station via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 13h.
Cairns to Mount Isa train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Cairns to Mount Isa train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mount Isa station.
The distance between Cairns and Mount Isa is 783.4 km. The road distance is 1,318 km.
You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Mount Isa station via Townsville and Townsville station in around 27h 56m.
