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

The cheapest way to get from Longreach to Mount Isa is to bus which costs $95 - $220 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Longreach to Mount Isa is to drive which takes 6h 55m and costs $120 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Longreach and Mount Isa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Longreach and arriving at Mount Isa. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Longreach to Mount Isa?

The distance between Longreach and Mount Isa is 647 km. The road distance is 648.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Longreach to Mount Isa without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $95 - $220.

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

The bus from Longreach to Mount Isa takes 8h 25m including transfers and departs five times a week.

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

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

Bus or fly from Longreach to Mount Isa?

The best way to get from Longreach to Mount Isa is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $95 - $220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $600 - $1,700 and takes 16h 13m.

Where does the Longreach to Mount Isa bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Longreach to Mount Isa?

Yes, the driving distance between Longreach to Mount Isa is 648 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Longreach to Mount Isa.

Where can I stay near Mount Isa?

There are 27+ hotels available in Mount Isa.

Longreach to Mount Isa - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and Railbus

There are 4 ways to get from Longreach to Mount Isa by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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

Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Longreach to Mount Isabus Mount Isa
8h 25m
$95–220
Drive 648.1 km
1. Drive from Longreach to Mount Isacar 648.1 km
6h 55m
$124–178
Fly
1. Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane LRE - ISA
16h 13m
$621–1,692
Railbus, bus
1. Take the bus from Longreach to Wintonbus
2. Take the bus from Winton to Cloncurrybus
3. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Mount Isabus
9h 10m
$110–200

Longreach to Mount Isa by bus (Greyhound)

5Weekly Buses

8h 25mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Longreach to Mount Isa.

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Distance: 646.9 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Longreach to Mount Isa 5 times a week. Tickets cost $95–220 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Alternatively, Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Regional Express fly from Longreach (LRE) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) 4 times a week.

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