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

The cheapest way to get from Georgetown to Mount Isa is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Georgetown to Mount Isa is to drive which takes 8h 7m and costs $140 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Georgetown and Mount Isa?

No, there is no direct bus from Georgetown to Mount Isa. However, there are services departing from Georgetown and arriving at Mount Isa via Cairns Central Station and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 30m.

How far is it from Georgetown to Mount Isa?

The distance between Georgetown and Mount Isa is 1216 km. The road distance is 724.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Georgetown to Mount Isa without a car is to bus which takes 26h 30m and costs $260 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 11h 31m to get from Georgetown to Mount Isa, including transfers.

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

Georgetown to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Georgetown station.

Where does the Georgetown to Mount Isa bus arrive?

Georgetown to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Georgetown to Mount Isa?

Yes, the driving distance between Georgetown to Mount Isa is 725 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Georgetown to Mount Isa.

Where can I stay near Mount Isa?

There are 27+ hotels available in Mount Isa.

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

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

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
best
1. Take the bus from Georgetown to Smithfield
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)CNS - ISA
11h 31m
$431–1,100
Drive 724.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Georgetown to Mount Isa724.6 km
8h 7m
$141–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Georgetown to Cairns Central Station
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
3. Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isa
26h 30m
$269–500
Bus, drive, train
1. Take the bus from Georgetown to Mount Surprise
2. Take the bus from Mount Surprise to Ravenshoe
3. Drive from Ravenshoe to Tully
4. Take the train from Tully to Townsville
5. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa station
31h 29m
$153–4,641
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Georgetown to Cairns Central Station
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
3. Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isa
27h 1m
$237–1,726

Georgetown to Mount Isa by bus

3Weekly Buses

26h 30mAverage Duration

$269Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,215.8 km
Duration: 11h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Georgetown to Mount Isa via Cairns Central Station and Townsville in around 26h 30m.

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