There are 8 ways to get from Wollongong to Mount Isa by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane SYD - ISA
7h 29m$598–1,160Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain
- Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain
2d 10h$318–8,860Bus
- Take the bus from Wollongong to Central Stationbus Pm1
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
43h 50m$423–982Drive 2,410.7 km
- Drive from Wollongong to Mount Isacar 2,410.7 km
26h 39m$434–626Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane CBR - ISA
10h 21m$673–1,199Train, train to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane NTL - ISA
11h 45m$454–1,358Train, bus via Brisbane
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
44h 23m$348–910Train, bus
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
47h 45m$418–890
Wollongong to Mount Isa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wollongong to Mount Isa is to train and bus via Brisbane which costs $340 - $950 and takes 44h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Wollongong to Mount Isa is to train and fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $600 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Wollongong to Mount Isa. However, there are services departing from Wollongong and arriving at Mount Isa via Central Station, King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Wollongong station to Mount Isa station. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Station and arriving at Mount Isa station via Central Station, Roma Street and Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
The distance between Wollongong and Mount Isa is 1953 km. The road distance is 2410.7 km.
The best way to get from Wollongong to Mount Isa without a car is to bus which takes 43h 50m and costs $420 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Wollongong to Mount Isa, including transfers.
Wollongong to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Wollongong station.
Wollongong to Mount Isa train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Wollongong Station.
The best way to get from Wollongong to Mount Isa is to bus which takes 43h 50m and costs $420 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $9,000 and takes 2 days 10h.
What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Mount Isa, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Wollongong to Mount Isa via Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 43h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wollongong Station to Mount Isa station via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 2d 10h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–900
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,600
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,300
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,000
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–900
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,200
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,200
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,400
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,300
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
Train from Townsville station to Mount Isa station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,653
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $100–150
- AChoice
- $180–240
- Gold Class
- $2,916
- Heritage Class
- $3,653
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Wollongong to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
Bus from Brisbane to Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $270–380
- Advantage
- $340–500
- Flexible
- $430–650
Bus from Brisbane to Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $270–380
- Advantage
- $340–500
- Flexible
- $430–650
Bus from Brisbane to Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $270–380
- Advantage
- $340–500
- Flexible
- $430–650
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- transportnsw.info
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Wollongong to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Wollongong to Mount Isa train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wollongong to Mount Isa is 2411 km. It takes approximately 26h 39m to drive from Wollongong to Mount Isa.
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