What is the cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Mount Isa?

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Mount Isa is to bus which costs $110 - $250 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Mount Isa?

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Mount Isa is to bus and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $380 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Charters Towers and Mount Isa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charters Towers and arriving at Mount Isa. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Charters Towers and Mount Isa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charters Towers station station and arriving at Mount Isa station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 17h 55m.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Mount Isa?

The distance between Charters Towers and Mount Isa is 932 km. The road distance is 769.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Mount Isa without a car is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $110 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Charters Towers to Mount Isa?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Charters Towers to Mount Isa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charters Towers to Mount Isa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Charters Towers to Mount Isa train from?

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

Train or bus from Charters Towers to Mount Isa?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Mount Isa is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $110 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $3,200 and takes 17h 55m.

Where does the Charters Towers to Mount Isa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Charters Towers to Mount Isa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Mount Isa?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Mount Isa is 769 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Charters Towers to Mount Isa.

Where can I stay near Mount Isa?

There are 26+ hotels available in Mount Isa.

Charters Towers to Mount Isa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Mount Isa Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airportbus
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane TSV - ISA
4h 48m
$382–1,283
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Charters Towers station to Mount Isa stationtrain Inlander
17h 55m
$40–3,127
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Charters Towers to Mount Isabus Mount Isa
10h 20m
$110–250
Drive 769.5 km
1. Drive from Charters Towers to Mount Isacar 769.5 km
8h 25m
$147–211
Bus, fly to Cloncurry Airport
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airportbus
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane TSV - CNJ
3. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Mount Isabus
7h
$589–1,828

Charters Towers to Mount Isa by bus (Greyhound)

3Weekly Buses

10h 20mAverage Duration

$110Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 931.9 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Charters Towers to Mount Isa 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 10h 20m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Charters Towers station to Mount Isa station twice a week. Tickets cost $40–3,127 and the journey takes 17h 55m.

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