The train between Mackay and Cairns takes 11h 27m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Mackay to Cairns. 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 4 times a week between Mackay and Cairns. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mackay is at 5:38 AM which arrives into Cairns at 5:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mackay station and arriving at Cairns station. Services depart 4 times a week, and operate 4 times a week. The journey takes approximately 11h 27m.
Mackay to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
The distance between Mackay and Cairns is 590.6 km. The road distance is 710 km.
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $80–2,652 and the journey takes 11h 27m.
