The average train between Mackay and Mount Isa takes 39h 57m and the fastest train takes 27h 57m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per 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 twice a week between Mackay and Mount Isa. 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 Mount Isa at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Townsville and take an average of 39h 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 39h 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.
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.
