The train between Mackay and Canberra takes 2d 15h. The train runs, on average, once a week from Mackay to Canberra. 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 once a week between Mackay and Canberra. The service departs Mackay at 7:19 PM in the evening, which arrives into Canberra at 11:15:00. All services require a transfer at Roma Street and take an average of 2d 15h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Mackay station and arriving at Canberra station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 15h.
Mackay to Canberra train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Canberra train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Canberra Station.
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The distance between Mackay and Canberra is 1,571.2 km. The road distance is 2,248 km.
You can take a train from Mackay to Canberra Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 34h 15m.