The train between Mount Isa and Cairns takes 2d 3h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Mount Isa to Cairns. 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 Mount Isa and Cairns. The service departs Mount Isa at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Cairns at 17:05:00. All services require a transfer at Townsville station and take an average of 2d 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mount Isa to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
Mount Isa to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mount Isa station.
Mount Isa to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
The distance between Mount Isa and Cairns is 783.4 km. The road distance is 1098 km.
You can take a train from Mount Isa station to Cairns Central Station via Townsville station and Townsville in around 28h 5m.
