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

The cheapest way to get from Chinchilla to Mount Isa is to bus which costs $220 - $550 and takes 22h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chinchilla to Mount Isa is to bus and fly which takes 9h 13m and costs $500 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Chinchilla and Mount Isa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chinchilla and arriving at Mount Isa. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 22h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Chinchilla and Mount Isa?

No, there is no direct train from Chinchilla to Mount Isa station. However, there are services departing from Chinchilla and arriving at Mount Isa station via Roma Street and Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Chinchilla to Mount Isa?

The distance between Chinchilla and Mount Isa is 1883 km. The road distance is 1534.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Chinchilla to Mount Isa without a car is to bus which takes 22h 20m and costs $220 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Chinchilla to Mount Isa, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Chinchilla to Mount Isa?

The best way to get from Chinchilla to Mount Isa is to bus which takes 22h 20m and costs $220 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $10,000 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Chinchilla to Mount Isa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chinchilla to Mount Isa train arrive?

Chinchilla to Mount Isa train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Chinchilla to Mount Isa?

Yes, the driving distance between Chinchilla to Mount Isa is 1534 km. It takes approximately 16h 11m to drive from Chinchilla to Mount Isa.

Where can I stay near Mount Isa?

There are 27+ hotels available in Mount Isa.

Chinchilla to Mount Isa - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Chinchilla to Mount Isa by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly to Mount Isa Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Chinchilla to Goodna
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)BNE - ISA
9h 13m
$525–978
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chinchilla to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsville
3. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa station
2d 2h
$132–9,815
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chinchilla to Mount IsaMount Isa
22h 20m
$220–550
Drive 1,534.4 km
1. Drive from Chinchilla to Mount Isa1,534.4 km
16h 11m
$303–437
Train to Miles Airport, fly to Mount Isa Airport
1. Take the train from Chinchilla to Miles
2. Fly from Miles Airport (WLE) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)WLE - ISA
10h 18m
$655–1,997
Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly to Mount Isa Airport
1. Take the bus from Chinchilla to Oakey
2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)WTB - ISA
19h 11m
$843–2,285
Train to Roma, fly to Mount Isa Airport
1. Take the train from Chinchilla to Roma
2. Fly from Roma (RMA) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)RMA - ISA
10h 39m
$555–2,349
Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cloncurry Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Chinchilla to Goodna
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)BNE - CNJ
3. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Mount Isa
13h 16m
$622–1,373

Chinchilla to Mount Isa by bus (Greyhound)

5Weekly Buses

22h 20mAverage Duration

$220Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,883 km
Duration: 9h 13m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Chinchilla to Mount Isa 5 times a week. Tickets cost $220–550 and the journey takes 22h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chinchilla to Mount Isa station via Roma Street, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 2d 2h.

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