The train between Sydney and Mackay takes 38h 21m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Sydney 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 Sydney and Mackay. The earliest departure is at 2:47 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Sydney is at 2:47 PM which arrives into Mackay at 5:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Street Station and take an average of 38h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sydney to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Sydney station and arriving at Mackay station via Roma Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 21m.
Sydney to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Mackay station.
The distance between Sydney and Mackay is 1,427.6 km. The road distance is 1,930 km.
You can take a train from Central Station to Mackay via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 28h 29m.
