What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Gold Coast is to bus and train which costs $270 - $700 and takes 29h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Gold Coast is to fly and train which takes 4h 53m and costs $460 - $1,100.

Is there a direct train between Mount Isa and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Mount Isa station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Townsville, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 47m.

How far is it from Mount Isa to Gold Coast?

The distance between Mount Isa and Gold Coast is 1677 km. The road distance is 1876.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Gold Coast without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 23m and costs $270 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Mount Isa to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Mount Isa to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Isa to Gold Coast train from?

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

Train or fly from Mount Isa to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Gold Coast is to train which takes 42h 47m and costs $250 - $9,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $350 - $1,300 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Mount Isa to Gold Coast train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mount Isa to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Isa to Gold Coast is 1877 km. It takes approximately 20h 20m to drive from Mount Isa to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2813+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Mount Isa to Gold Coast - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mount Isa to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane ISA - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
4h 53m
$465–1,057
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 to Helensvale station, platform 1train
42h 47m
$250–8,554
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
29h 23m
$274–663
Drive 1,876.8 km
1. Drive from Mount Isa to Gold Coastcar 1,876.8 km
20h 20m
$340–491
Fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane ISA - OOL
8h 19m
$356–1,230

Mount Isa to Gold Coast by bus, train, and tram

5Weekly Services

29h 23mAverage Duration

$274Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,677.2 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Mount Isa, QLD, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Mount Isa station to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Townsville station, Townsville, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 42h 47m. Alternatively, Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) twice daily.

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