There are 6 ways to get from Mount Isa to Gladstone by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane ISA - GLT
5h 30m$529–1,559Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Mount Isa to Barcaldinebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Barcaldine to Gladstonetrain Spirit of the Outback
25h 11m$198–2,850Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Mount Isa to Ilfracombebus
- Take the bus from Ilfracombe to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gladstonebus
21h 10m$235–500Drive 1,428.9 km
- Drive from Mount Isa to Gladstonecar 1,428.9 km
15h 54m$256–370Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Mount Isa to Townsvillebus Townsville
- Take the bus from Townsville to Gladstonebus Au050-1 / ...
26h 21m$259–510Train
- Take the train from Mount Isa station to Townsville stationtrain Inlander
- Take the train from Townsville to Gladstonetrain Spirit of Queensland
33h 1m$198–6,652
Mount Isa to Gladstone by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Gladstone is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 15h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Gladstone is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $500 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Isa to Gladstone. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa and arriving at Gladstone via Ilfracombe and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Isa station to Gladstone. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa station and arriving at Gladstone via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 1m.
The distance between Mount Isa and Gladstone is 1272 km. The road distance is 1428.9 km.
The best way to get from Mount Isa to Gladstone without a car is to bus which takes 21h 10m and costs $230 - $500.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Mount Isa to Gladstone, including transfers.
Mount Isa to Gladstone bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mount Isa station.
Mount Isa to Gladstone train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mount Isa station.
The best way to get from Mount Isa to Gladstone is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $500 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $500 and takes 21h 10m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $7,000 and takes 33h 1m.
What companies run services between Mount Isa, QLD, Australia and Gladstone, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Gladstone Airport (GLT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mount Isa to Gladstone via Ilfracombe and Rockhampton in around 21h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mount Isa Airport to Gladstone Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $480–2,500
Flights from Mount Isa Airport to Gladstone Airport via Townsville, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mount Isa Airport to Gladstone Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,500
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Barcaldine to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–2,585
- 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
- $80–110
- AChoice
- $130–170
- Gold Class
- $2,064
- Heritage Class
- $2,585
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 Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–2,982
- 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
- $90–130
- AChoice
- $150–190
- Gold Class
- $2,381
- Heritage Class
- $2,982
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mount Isa to Ilfracombe
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–190
- Flexible
- $150–230
Bus from Ilfracombe to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–190
- Flexible
- $150–230
Bus from Rockhampton to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $28–45
- Flexible
- $30–45
Bus from Mount Isa to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $110–170
- Advantage
- $140–210
- Flexible
- $170–250
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
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Mount Isa to Gladstone bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Ilfracombe station.
Mount Isa to Gladstone train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Isa to Gladstone is 1429 km. It takes approximately 15h 54m to drive from Mount Isa to Gladstone.
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