There are 11 ways to get from Mount Gambier to Mount Isa by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Mount Gambier Airport to Mount Isa Airport
best- Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane MGB - ISA
9h 9m$443–1,352Bus, train via Townsville
cheapest- Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain
- Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain
3d 3h$388–9,137Bus
- Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
2d 12h$595–1,369Drive 2,238.2 km
- Drive from Mount Gambier to Mount Isacar 2,238.2 km
28h 9m$403–582Fly Mount Gambier Airport to Cloncurry Airport, bus
- Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane MGB - CNJ
- Take the bus from Cloncurry to Mount Isabus
19h 46m$453–1,402Bus, train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Mount Isa Airport
- Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane MEL - ISA
14h 7m$585–1,019Bus, train to Avalon Airport, fly to Mount Isa Airport
- Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane AVV - ISA
16h 44m$591–1,571Bus, bus to Adelaide Airport, fly to Mount Isa Airport
- Take the bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Princes Hwy / Watson St - West sidebus
- Take the bus from Princes Hwy / Watson St - West side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane ADL - ISA
14h 45m$453–1,344Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
2d 13h$417–1,191Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
2d 17h$542–1,151Bus, train #3
- Take the bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
3d 21h$2,376–13,770
Mount Gambier to Mount Isa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Gambier to Mount Isa is to drive which costs $400 - $600 and takes 28h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Gambier to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 9h 9m and costs $440 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Gambier to Mount Isa. However, there are services departing from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East and arriving at Mount Isa via Ballarat, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
The distance between Mount Gambier and Mount Isa is 1923 km. The road distance is 2238.2 km.
The best way to get from Mount Gambier to Mount Isa without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $550 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Mount Gambier to Mount Isa, including transfers.
Mount Gambier to Mount Isa bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East station.
The best way to get from Mount Gambier to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 9h 9m and costs $440 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $550 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 12h.
Mount Gambier to Mount Isa bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Mount Isa is 30 min ahead of Mount Gambier. It is currently 4:36 PM in Mount Gambier and 5:06 PM in Mount Isa.
What companies run services between Mount Gambier, SA, Australia and Mount Isa, QLD, Australia?
Regional Express, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Mount Isa via Ballarat, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 2d 12h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Melbourne Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,400
Flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Adelaide Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,300
Flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Cloncurry Airport via Melbourne Airport, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
Flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Cloncurry Airport via Melbourne Airport, Brisbane, Mount Isa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,600
Flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Cloncurry Airport via Melbourne Airport, Townsville, Mount Isa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 45m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,300
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–950
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–950
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Canberra, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–950
Flights from Avalon Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,900
Flights from Avalon Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,900
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,400
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Canberra, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Adelaide Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,300
Flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Melbourne Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,300
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–950
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–950
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Canberra, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–950
Flights from Avalon Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,500
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- When
- Friday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,200
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Ballarat Station to Melton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–14
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- 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
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
- 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 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–29
- 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
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Warrnambool Station/Merri St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- 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
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–29
- 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
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Warrnambool Station/Merri St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- 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
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–29
- 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
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–29
- 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
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $200–290
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 Cloncurry to Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
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 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 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
- 1300 311 108
- Website
- adelaidemetro.com.au
Bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Princes Hwy / Watson St - West side
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/routes-and-schedules
Bus from Princes Hwy / Watson St - West side to Adelaide Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/routes-and-schedules
Bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Adelaide Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/routes-and-schedules
- Phone
- 1300 851 345
- [email protected]
- Website
- stateliner.com.au
Bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Princes Hwy / Watson St - West side
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://stateliner.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://stateliner.com.au/bus-timetables-bookings/
Bus from Princes Hwy / Watson St - West side to Adelaide Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Website
- https://stateliner.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://stateliner.com.au/bus-timetables-bookings/
Bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Adelaide Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://stateliner.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://stateliner.com.au/bus-timetables-bookings/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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