What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Mount Isa?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Mount Isa is to bus which costs $130 - $300 and takes 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Mount Isa?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $330 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Mount Isa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Townsville and arriving at Mount Isa. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Mount Isa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Townsville station station and arriving at Mount Isa station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 20h 55m.

How far is it from Townsville to Mount Isa?

The distance between Townsville and Mount Isa is 785 km. The road distance is 902.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Mount Isa without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs $130 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Mount Isa?

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Townsville to Mount Isa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Mount Isa bus from?

Townsville to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Mount Isa train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Townsville to Mount Isa?

The best way to get from Townsville to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $330 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 12h, you could also train, which costs $100 - $3,700 and takes 20h 55m.

Where does the Townsville to Mount Isa bus arrive?

Townsville to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Mount Isa station.

Where does the Townsville to Mount Isa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Townsville to Mount Isa?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Mount Isa is 902 km. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Townsville to Mount Isa.

How do I get a train ticket from Townsville to Mount Isa?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Townsville to Mount Isa?

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Where can I stay near Mount Isa?

There are 33+ hotels available in Mount Isa.

Townsville to Mount Isa - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Townsville to Mount Isa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane TSV - ISA
2h 3m
$335–1,309
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain Inlander
20h 55m
$100–3,653
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isabus Mount Isa
12h
$130–300
Drive 902.2 km
1. Drive from Townsville to Mount Isacar 902.2 km
9h 51m
$163–235

Townsville to Mount Isa by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 784.8 km
Duration: 2h 3m

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

Qantas flies from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Mount Isa 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 12h.

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