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How to get fromHervey Bay to Mount Isaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hervey Bay to Mount Isa by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Hervey Bay

    best
    1. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane HVB - ISA
    7h 41m
    $717–2,279

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Maryborough West to Barcaldinetrain train Spirit of the Outback
    2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Mount Isabus bus Mount Isa
    31h 34m
    $220–3,864

  3. Drive 1,702.3 km

    1. Drive from Hervey Bay to Mount Isacar car 1,702.3 km
    19h
    $305–441

  4. Bus to Bundaberg, fly

    1. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Bundaberg Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane BDB - ISA
    9h 32m
    $663–933

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Maryborough West to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain train Inlander
    39h 20m
    $220–7,714

Hervey Bay to Mount Isa by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration31h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,488.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia and Mount Isa, QLD, Australia?

Qantas flies from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Urraween Rd near Cooks Rd hail 'n' ride to Mount Isa station via Kent St at City Hall, Old Maryborough station, Maryborough West station, Maryborough West, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 39h 20m.

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