There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Mount Isa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly from Canberra International Airport
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane CBR - ISA
6h 45m$576–833Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 632
- 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 12h$214–8,904Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
46h 23m$432–1,055Drive 2,336.4 km
- Drive from Canberra to Mount Isacar 2,336.4 km
25h 14m$423–611Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane SYD - ISA
9h 23m$578–854Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Canberra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane OAG - ISA
10h 58m$470–1,195Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
46h 26m$371–994Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
2d 1h$443–929
Canberra to Mount Isa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Mount Isa is to drive which costs $420 - $650 and takes 25h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $550 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Mount Isa. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Mount Isa via Central Station, King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Mount Isa station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Mount Isa station via Central Station, Roma Street and Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
The distance between Canberra and Mount Isa is 1901 km. The road distance is 2336.4 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Mount Isa without a car is to bus which takes 46h 23m and costs $430 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Canberra to Mount Isa, including transfers.
Canberra to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Mount Isa train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $550 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $1,100 and takes 46h 23m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $9,000 and takes 2 days 12h.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Mount Isa, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Mount Isa via Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 46h 23m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–700
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–700
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Orange Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,100
Flights from Orange Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Dubbo, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,100
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,200
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $490–550
Flights from Orange Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Dubbo, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,100
Flights from Orange Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,300
Flights from Orange Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- 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
- 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
- $65–4,904
- 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
- $85–350
- AChoice
- $65–310
- 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
- $50–3,653
- 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
- $85–300
- AChoice
- $50–240
- Gold Class
- $2,916
- Heritage Class
- $3,653
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $60–95
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $200–310
Bus from Brisbane to Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–650
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $250–360
- Advantage
- $320–470
- Flexible
- $410–650
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Central Station.
Mount Isa is 1h behind Canberra. It is currently 4:21 AM in Canberra and 3:21 AM in Mount Isa.
Canberra to Mount Isa train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Mount Isa is 2336 km. It takes approximately 25h 14m to drive from Canberra to Mount Isa.
There are 27+ hotels available in Mount Isa.


















