What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Adelaide is to drive which costs $320 - $480 and takes 23h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Adelaide is to fly which takes 8h 47m and costs $490 - $1,300.

Is there a direct train between Mount Isa and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Mount Isa station to Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa station and arriving at Adelaide Station via Townsville, Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 7h.

How far is it from Mount Isa to Adelaide?

The distance between Mount Isa and Adelaide is 1605 km. The road distance is 1830.6 km.

How do I travel from Mount Isa to Adelaide without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 11h and costs $490 - $1,000.

How long does it take to get from Mount Isa to Adelaide?

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Mount Isa to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Isa to Adelaide bus from?

Mount Isa to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mount Isa station.

Where do I catch the Mount Isa to Adelaide train from?

Mount Isa to Adelaide train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mount Isa station.

Train, bus or fly from Mount Isa to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Adelaide is to fly which takes 8h 47m and costs $490 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $490 - $1,000 and takes 2 days 11h, you could also train, which costs $600 - $9,500 and takes 3 days 7h.

Where does the Mount Isa to Adelaide bus arrive?

Mount Isa to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Toowoomba station.

What is the time difference between Mount Isa and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min behind Mount Isa. It is currently 5:07 AM in Mount Isa and 4:37 AM in Adelaide.

Where does the Mount Isa to Adelaide train arrive?

Mount Isa to Adelaide train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Mount Isa to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Isa to Adelaide is 1831 km. It takes approximately 23h 42m to drive from Mount Isa to Adelaide.

How do I get a train ticket from Mount Isa to Adelaide?

Book your Mount Isa to Adelaide train tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1628+ hotels available in Adelaide.

Mount Isa to Adelaide - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Mount Isa and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Isa to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa and arriving at Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tce via Toowoomba, Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 and Blende St After Bromide St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

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There are 6 ways to get from Mount Isa to Adelaide by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane ISA - ADL
8h 47m
$499–1,233
Drive 1,830.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Isa to Adelaidecar 1,830.6 km
23h 42m
$328–474
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Toowoombabus
2. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Lightning Ridgebus
3. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus 516 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Blende St After Bromide Stbus 589
5. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tcebus 583
2d 11h
$498–973
Bus, train via Sydney
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
2d 22h
$747–5,511
Train
1. Take the train from Mount Isa station to Townsville stationtrain
2. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain
5. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
3d 7h
$623–9,462
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
5d 2h
$3,473–18,662

Mount Isa to Adelaide by bus

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2d 11hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,605.3 km
Duration: 8h 47m

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mount Isa to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tce via Toowoomba, Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, and Blende St After Bromide St in around 2d 11h.

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