There are 6 ways to get from Mount Isa to Edmonton by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Cairns (CNS)plane ISA - CNS
4h 41m$505–1,429Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mount Isa station to Townsville stationtrain Inlander
- Take the train from Townsville to Gordonvaletrain Spirit of Queensland
28h 26m$149–4,853Bus
- Take the bus from Mount Isa to Townsvillebus Townsville
- Take the bus from Townsville to Gordonvalebus Cairns
18h 57m$189–430Drive 1,089.2 km
- Drive from Mount Isa to Edmontoncar 1,089.2 km
12h 35m$196–283Bus via Cairns Central Station
- Take the bus from Mount Isa to Townsvillebus Townsville
- Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
19h 34m$189–375Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mount Isa to Townsvillebus Townsville
- Take the train from Townsville to Gordonvaletrain Spirit of Queensland
20h$180–1,501
Mount Isa to Edmonton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Edmonton is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Edmonton is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $500 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Isa to Edmonton. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa and arriving at Cattle St at Old Bruce Highway via Townsville and Norman St at Gordon Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Isa station to Edmonton. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa station and arriving at Gordonvale via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 26m.
The distance between Mount Isa and Edmonton is 813 km. The road distance is 1089.2 km.
The best way to get from Mount Isa to Edmonton without a car is to bus which takes 18h 57m and costs $180 - $430.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Mount Isa to Edmonton, including transfers.
Mount Isa to Edmonton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mount Isa station.
Mount Isa to Edmonton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mount Isa station.
The best way to get from Mount Isa to Edmonton is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $500 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $430 and takes 18h 57m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $4,900 and takes 28h 26m.
What companies run services between Mount Isa, QLD, Australia and Edmonton, QLD, Australia?
Regional Express and Qantas fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Cairns (CNS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mount Isa to Cattle St at Old Bruce Highway via Townsville and Norman St at Gordon Street in around 18h 57m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,000
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mount Isa station to Townsville station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- 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
Train from Townsville to Gordonvale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,186
- 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
- $40–70
- AChoice
- $55–75
- Gold Class
- $947
- Heritage Class
- $1,186
Train from Townsville to Gordonvale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,186
- 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
- $40–70
- AChoice
- $55–75
- Gold Class
- $947
- Heritage Class
- $1,186
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mount Isa to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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 Townsville to Gordonvale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $70–110
- Flexible
- $85–130
Bus from Mount Isa to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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 Mount Isa to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Gordonvale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Mount Isa to Edmonton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Mount Isa to Edmonton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Isa to Edmonton is 1089 km. It takes approximately 12h 35m to drive from Mount Isa to Edmonton.
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