The train between Mount Isa and Mackay takes 29h 19m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Mount Isa 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 twice a week between Mount Isa and Mackay. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Mount Isa is at 1:30 PM which arrives into Mackay at 6:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Townsville station and take an average of 29h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mount Isa to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa station and arriving at Mackay station via Townsville station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 19m.
Mount Isa to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mount Isa station.
Mount Isa to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mackay station.
The distance between Mount Isa and Mackay is 1,005 km. The road distance is 1,349 km.
You can take a train from Mount Isa station to Mackay via Townsville station and Townsville in around 26h 33m.
