What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Surfers Paradise?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Surfers Paradise is to bus and train which costs $270 - $700 and takes 29h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Surfers Paradise?

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Surfers Paradise is to fly and train which takes 5h 10m and costs $490 - $1,300.

Is there a direct train between Mount Isa and Surfers Paradise?

No, there is no direct train from Mount Isa station to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa station and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Townsville, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 48m.

How far is it from Mount Isa to Surfers Paradise?

The distance between Mount Isa and Surfers Paradise is 1678 km. The road distance is 1877.2 km.

How do I travel from Mount Isa to Surfers Paradise without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Surfers Paradise without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 24m and costs $270 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Mount Isa to Surfers Paradise?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Mount Isa to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Isa to Surfers Paradise train from?

Mount Isa to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mount Isa station.

Train or fly from Mount Isa to Surfers Paradise?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Surfers Paradise is to train which takes 42h 48m and costs $250 - $9,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $500 - $1,600 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Mount Isa to Surfers Paradise train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mount Isa to Surfers Paradise?

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

Where can I stay near Surfers Paradise?

There are 2948+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.

Mount Isa to Surfers Paradise - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mount Isa to Surfers Paradise 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
5h 10m
$495–1,257
Train
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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 48m
$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 24m
$274–663
Drive 1,877.2 km
1. Drive from Mount Isa to Surfers Paradisecar 1,877.2 km
20h 20m
$400–578
Fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane ISA - OOL
9h 9m
$526–1,530

Mount Isa to Surfers Paradise by bus, train, and tram

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Distance: 1,677.8 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Mount Isa, QLD, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Mount Isa station to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Townsville station, Townsville, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 42h 48m. Alternatively, Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) twice daily.

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