There are 5 ways to get from Coober Pedy to Mount Isa by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane CPD - ISA
19h 20m$533–1,439Drive 1,855.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Coober Pedy to Mount Isacar 1,855.4 km
17h 14m$334–482Bus
- Take the bus from Coober Pedy to Adelaidebus
- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
- Take the bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
3d 4h$584–1,491Bus, train
- Take the bus from Coober Pedy to Adelaidebus
- Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
4d$2,501–13,931Train
- Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain
- Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain
4d 1h$2,179–11,154
Coober Pedy to Mount Isa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coober Pedy to Mount Isa is to drive which costs $330 - $490 and takes 17h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Coober Pedy to Mount Isa is to drive which takes 17h 14m and costs $330 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Coober Pedy to Mount Isa. However, there are services departing from Coober Pedy and arriving at Mount Isa via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Coober Pedy to Mount Isa station. However, there are services departing from Manguri and arriving at Mount Isa station via Adelaide Station, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street and Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 1h.
The distance between Coober Pedy and Mount Isa is 1060 km. The road distance is 1855.4 km.
The best way to get from Coober Pedy to Mount Isa without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 4h and costs $550 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 19h 20m to get from Coober Pedy to Mount Isa, including transfers.
Coober Pedy to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Coober Pedy station.
Coober Pedy to Mount Isa train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Manguri station.
The best way to get from Coober Pedy to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 19h 20m and costs $500 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $550 - $1,500 and takes 3 days 4h, you could also train, which costs $2,100 - $12,000 and takes 4 days 1h.
What companies run services between Coober Pedy, SA, Australia and Mount Isa, QLD, Australia?
Regional Express, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coober Pedy to Mount Isa via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 3d 4h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coober Pedy Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Adelaide, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,700
Flights from Coober Pedy Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,900
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2,190–13,000
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Gold
- $2,190
- Gold Premium
- $2,990
- Suite
- $8,500–13,000
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Manguri to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,608
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,608
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,693
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $140–170
- Red Standard Everyday
- $190–230
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $260–310
- Red Premium Everyday
- $320–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
Train from Townsville station to Mount Isa station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,653
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $100–150
- AChoice
- $180–240
- Gold Class
- $2,916
- Heritage Class
- $3,653
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Coober Pedy to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $190–280
Bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $90–130
- Advantage
- $100–160
- Flexible
- $130–190
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
Bus from Brisbane to Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $270–380
- Advantage
- $340–500
- Flexible
- $430–650
Bus from Coober Pedy to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $190–280
Bus from Brisbane to Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $270–380
- Advantage
- $340–500
- Flexible
- $430–650
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–70
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Coober Pedy to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Adelaide station.
Mount Isa is 30 min ahead of Coober Pedy. It is currently 9:09 AM in Coober Pedy and 9:39 AM in Mount Isa.
Coober Pedy to Mount Isa train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Adelaide Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coober Pedy to Mount Isa is 1855 km. It takes approximately 17h 14m to drive from Coober Pedy to Mount Isa.
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