The train between Melbourne and Mackay takes 2d 10h. The train runs, on average, once a 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 once a week between Melbourne and Mackay. The service departs Melbourne at 7:50 PM in the evening, which arrives into Mackay at 05:08:00. All services require a transfer at Central Station 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 Melbourne to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross station and arriving at Mackay station via Central Station and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
Melbourne to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
Melbourne to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mackay station.
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The distance between Melbourne and Mackay is 1896.1 km. The road distance is 2282 km.
You can take a train from Southern Cross to Mackay via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 40h 31m.
