The train between Melbourne and Mackay takes 2d 9h. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Melbourne to Mackay. 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 Melbourne and Mackay. The earliest departure is at 7:50 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Mackay at 5:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 2d 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Melbourne station and arriving at Mackay station via Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 9h.
Melbourne to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
Melbourne to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Mackay station.
The distance between Melbourne and Mackay is 1,896.1 km. The road distance is 2,868 km.
You can take a train from Southern Cross to Mackay via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 40h 31m.
