The average train between Mackay and Katoomba takes 2d 10h and the fastest train takes 2d 2h. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Mackay to Katoomba. 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 Mackay and Katoomba. The earliest departure is at 7:19 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Mackay is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Katoomba at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Roma Street and take an average of 2d 10h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Mackay station and arriving at Katoomba station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 10h.
Mackay to Katoomba train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Katoomba train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Katoomba Station.
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The distance between Mackay and Katoomba is 1,401.2 km. The road distance is 2,016 km.
You can take a train from Mackay to Katoomba Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 30h 52m.