What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Blue Mountains?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Blue Mountains is to drive which costs $400 - $600 and takes 24h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Blue Mountains?

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Blue Mountains is to fly and train which takes 8h 37m and costs $550 - $1,200.

Is there a direct train between Mount Isa and Blue Mountains?

No, there is no direct train from Mount Isa station to Blue Mountains station. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa station and arriving at Bell Station via Townsville, Roma Street Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Mount Isa to Blue Mountains?

The distance between Mount Isa and Blue Mountains is 2030 km. The road distance is 2248.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Blue Mountains without a car is to bus and train which takes 45h 16m and costs $360 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Mount Isa to Blue Mountains?

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Mount Isa to Blue Mountains, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Isa to Blue Mountains bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mount Isa to Blue Mountains train from?

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

Train or bus from Mount Isa to Blue Mountains?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Blue Mountains is to train which takes 2 days 10h and costs $330 - $9,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $750 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Mount Isa to Blue Mountains bus arrive?

Mount Isa to Blue Mountains bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Mount Isa to Blue Mountains train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mount Isa to Blue Mountains?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Isa to Blue Mountains is 2248 km. It takes approximately 24h 21m to drive from Mount Isa to Blue Mountains.

Where can I stay near Blue Mountains?

There are 203+ hotels available in Blue Mountains.

Mount Isa to Blue Mountains - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Isa to Blue Mountains. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa and arriving at Chifley Rd Opp Valley View Rd via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Main St Before Bridge St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

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There are 7 ways to get from Mount Isa to Blue Mountains by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane ISA - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Bell Stationtrain
8h 37m
$550–1,162
Train
cheapest
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 Strathfield Stationtrain 32
4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Bell Stationtrain Bmt
2d 10h
$337–8,833
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Bell Stationtrain Bmt
45h 16m
$363–900
Drive 2,248.2 km
1. Drive from Mount Isa to Blue Mountainscar 2,248.2 km
24h 21m
$401–579
Fly to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane ISA - NTL
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Bell Stationtrain
11h 8m
$520–1,478
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
3. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus
2d
$354–737
Bus, train via Penrith
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
4. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
2d 3h
$421–875

Mount Isa to Blue Mountains by bus and foot

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Distance: 2,030 km
Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Mount Isa, QLD, Australia and Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Mount Isa station to Blue Mountains via Townsville station, Townsville, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Strathfield Station, and Bell Station in around 2d 10h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mount Isa to Chifley Rd Opp Valley View Rd via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1, and Main St Before Bridge St in around 2d.

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