The average train between Katoomba and Mackay takes 2d 6h and the fastest train takes 40h 52m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Katoomba 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 3 times a week between Katoomba and Mackay. The earliest departure is at 12:16 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Katoomba is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Mackay at 5:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Strathfield Station and take an average of 2d 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Katoomba to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Katoomba station and arriving at Mackay station via Strathfield Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 6h.
Katoomba to Mackay train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.
Katoomba to Mackay train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Mackay station.
The distance between Katoomba and Mackay is 1,401.2 km. The road distance is 2,016 km.
You can take a train from Katoomba Station to Mackay via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 31h 3m.