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How to get fromArmidale to Mount Isaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Armidale to Mount Isa by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Armidale

    best
    1. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane ARM - ISA
    6h 39m
    $366–1,132

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Urunga Stationbus bus Dt2
    2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    4. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain train
    2d 2h
    $351–8,870

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Stationbus bus Dt2
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus bus
    37h 15m
    $383–850

  4. Drive  1,995.9 km

    1. Drive from Armidale to Mount Isacar car 1,995.9 km
    21h 59m
    $361–522

  5. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane CFS - ISA
    11h 13m
    $464–1,231

Armidale to Mount Isa by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration37h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$383Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,651.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Armidale, NSW, Australia and Mount Isa, QLD, Australia?

Link Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Armidale (ARM) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Mount Isa via Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop and Brisbane in around 37h 15m.

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