What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Northern Territory?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Northern Territory is to drive which costs $280 - $420 and takes 14h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Northern Territory?

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Northern Territory is to fly which takes 8h 56m and costs $800 - $1,900.

Is there a direct train between Mount Isa and Northern Territory?

No, there is no direct train from Mount Isa station to Northern Territory. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa station and arriving at Darwin via Townsville, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross Station and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 14h.

How far is it from Mount Isa to Northern Territory?

The distance between Mount Isa and Northern Territory is 693 km. The road distance is 1600.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Northern Territory without a car is to bus and train via Alice Springs which takes 4 days 19h and costs $1,100 - $6,500.

How long does it take to get from Mount Isa to Northern Territory?

It takes approximately 21h 11m to get from Mount Isa to Northern Territory, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Isa to Northern Territory train from?

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

Train or fly from Mount Isa to Northern Territory?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Northern Territory is to fly which takes 21h 11m and costs $1,100 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3,400 - $13,000 and takes 5 days 14h.

What is the time difference between Mount Isa and Northern Territory?

Northern Territory is 30 min behind Mount Isa. It is currently 6:26 AM in Mount Isa and 5:56 AM in Northern Territory.

Where does the Mount Isa to Northern Territory train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mount Isa to Northern Territory?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Isa to Northern Territory is 1600 km. It takes approximately 14h 43m to drive from Mount Isa to Northern Territory.

Where can I stay near Northern Territory?

There are 529+ hotels available in Northern Territory.

Mount Isa to Northern Territory - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Mount Isa to Northern Territory by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Alice Springs Airport
best
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane ISA - ASP
21h 11m
$1,154–1,868
Drive 1,600.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Isa to Darwincar 1,600.4 km
14h 43m
$288–416
Bus, train via Alice Springs
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus
3. Take the train from Grafton Station to Central Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
6. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus
4d 19h
$1,179–6,369
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
5d 5h
$3,613–8,358
Fly to Darwin International Airport
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane ISA - DRW
8h 56m
$824–1,828
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
6. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
5d 14h
$3,402–12,321
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
7d 10h
$6,359–21,514

Mount Isa to Northern Territory by bus, train, and foot

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4d 19hAverage Duration

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Distance: 693.5 km
Duration: 21h 11m

What companies run services between Mount Isa, QLD, Australia and Northern Territory, Australia?

Qantas, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mount Isa station to Darwin via Townsville station, Townsville, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross Station, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 5d 14h.

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