The average train between Emerald and Mackay takes 45h 25m and the fastest train takes 33h 25m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Emerald 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 Emerald and Mackay. The earliest departure is at 7:43 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Emerald is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Mackay at 5:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Emerald station and arriving at Mackay station via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 25m.
Emerald to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mackay station.
The distance between Emerald and Mackay is 283.3 km. The road distance is 591 km.
You can take a train from Emerald to Mackay via Rockhampton in around 10h 51m.
