The average train between Mackay and Charters Towers takes 21h 52m and the fastest train takes 9h 52m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Mackay to Charters Towers. 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 Mackay and Charters Towers. 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 Charters Towers at 3:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Townsville and take an average of 21h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Charters Towers. However, there are services departing from Mackay station and arriving at Charters Towers station via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 52m.
Mackay to Charters Towers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Charters Towers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Charters Towers station.
The distance between Mackay and Charters Towers is 324.4 km. The road distance is 512 km.
You can take a train from Mackay to Charters Towers station via Townsville and Townsville station in around 8h 37m.
