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How to get fromSurfers Paradise to Mount Isaby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Mount Isa by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane BNE - ISA
    6h 10m
    $484–1,056

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain train
    43h 24m
    $242–8,602

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus bus Mount Isa
    29h 10m
    $291–680

  4. Drive 1,877.8 km

    1. Drive from Surfers Paradise to Mount Isacar car 1,877.8 km
    20h 19m
    $338–488

  5. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane OOL - ISA
    10h 22m
    $624–1,330

Surfers Paradise to Mount Isa by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration29h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,677.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Mount Isa via Brisbane in around 29h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Mount Isa station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 43h 24m.

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