The train between Mackay and Mount Isa takes 27h 57m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Mackay to Mount Isa. 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 Mount Isa. The service departs Mackay at 5:38 AM in the morning, which arrives into Mount Isa at 09:35:00. All services require a transfer at Townsville and take an average of 27h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Mount Isa. However, there are services departing from Mackay station and arriving at Mount Isa station via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 57m.
Mackay to Mount Isa train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Mount Isa train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mount Isa station.
Book your Mackay to Mount Isa train tickets online with Queensland Rail Travel.
The distance between Mackay and Mount Isa is 1,005 km. The road distance is 1,349 km.
You can take a train from Mackay to Mount Isa station via Townsville and Townsville station in around 26h 42m.
