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How to get fromMackay to Mount Isaby plane, train, bus, car or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to Mount Isa Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane MKY - ISA
    5h 18m
    $398–1,080

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain train Inlander
    26h 42m
    $70–5,085

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isabus bus Mount Isa
    18h 12m
    $151–1,686

  4. Drive 1,232.5 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Mount Isacar car 1,232.5 km
    13h 42m
    $234–338

  5. Fly to Cloncurry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane plane MKY - CNJ
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Mount Isabus bus
    15h 30m
    $591–1,759

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isabus bus Mount Isa
    19h 30m
    $190–444

  7. Bus via Bowen

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Bowenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isabus bus
    20h 30m
    $203–403

Mackay to Mount Isa by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Mackay (MKY) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Mount Isa station via Townsville and Townsville station in around 26h 42m.

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