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

The cheapest way to get from Lara to Mount Isa is to drive which costs $450 - $700 and takes 31h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lara to Mount Isa is to train and fly which takes 8h 37m and costs $600 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Lara and Mount Isa?

No, there is no direct bus from Lara station to Mount Isa. However, there are services departing from Lara Station/Hicks St and arriving at Mount Isa via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station, King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

Is there a direct train between Lara and Mount Isa?

No, there is no direct train from Lara station to Mount Isa station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station and arriving at Mount Isa station via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street and Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

How far is it from Lara to Mount Isa?

The distance between Lara and Mount Isa is 2006 km. The road distance is 2501.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lara to Mount Isa without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 7h and costs $500 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Lara to Mount Isa, including transfers.

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

Lara to Mount Isa bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Lara Station/Hicks St.

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

Lara to Mount Isa train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Lara Station.

Train, bus or fly from Lara to Mount Isa?

The best way to get from Lara to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 9h 7m and costs $550 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 7h, you could also train, which costs $380 - $9,500 and takes 2 days 21h.

Where does the Lara to Mount Isa bus arrive?

Lara to Mount Isa bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Lara to Mount Isa train arrive?

Lara to Mount Isa train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Lara to Mount Isa?

Yes, the driving distance between Lara to Mount Isa is 2501 km. It takes approximately 31h 39m to drive from Lara to Mount Isa.

Where can I stay near Mount Isa?

There are 29+ hotels available in Mount Isa.

Lara to Mount Isa - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Lara to Mount Isa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Fly from Avalon Airport
best
1. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane AVV - ISA
9h 7m
$579–1,634
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain
5. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain
2d 21h
$383–9,111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
2d 7h
$502–1,145
Drive 2,501.2 km
1. Drive from Lara to Mount Isacar 2,501.2 km
31h 39m
$455–657
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lara Station to Sunshine Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane MEL - ISA
8h 37m
$609–967
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
2d 7h
$413–1,161
Train, bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
2d 11h
$497–948

Lara to Mount Isa by train

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2d 21hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,005.9 km
Duration: 9h 7m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Mount Isa via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 2d 7h.

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