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Mount Isa to Emerald trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Mount Isa and Emerald takes 2d 17h. The train runs, on average, once a week from Mount Isa to Emerald. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 17h
Duration
1,940 km
Distance
$456
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Mount Isa to Emerald train times

Trains run once a week between Mount Isa and Emerald. The service departs Mount Isa at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Emerald at 06:32:00. All services require a transfer at Townsville station and take an average of 2d 17h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mount Isa to Emerald? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,940.4 km
  • Duration: 2d 17h

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

You can take a train from Mount Isa station to Emerald via Townsville station, Townsville, and Rockhampton in around 36h 51m.

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