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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to Mount Isa by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane BNE - ISA
    5h 26m
    $480–1,052

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain train Inlander
    42h 29m
    $240–8,600

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Haigslea to Mount Isabus bus Mount Isa
    27h 25m
    $270–625

  4. Drive 1,787.3 km

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Mount Isacar car 1,787.3 km
    19h 17m
    $321–463

Ipswich to Mount Isa by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration27h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,631.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Haigslea to Mount Isa 5 times a week. Tickets cost $260–600 and the journey takes 26h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from East Ipswich station, platform 2 to Mount Isa station via Roma Street, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 42h 29m.

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