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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Isa is to bus which costs $370 - $850 and takes 2 days 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $500 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Mount Isa?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Mount Isa. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and arriving at Mount Isa via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Mount Isa?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Mount Isa station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Mount Isa station via Central Station, Roma Street and Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

How far is it from Melbourne to Mount Isa?

The distance between Melbourne and Mount Isa is 1988 km. The road distance is 2581 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mount Isa without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs $380 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Melbourne to Mount Isa, including transfers.

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

Melbourne to Mount Isa bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

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

Melbourne to Mount Isa train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Mount Isa?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $500 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $9,500 and takes 2 days 19h, you could also bus, which costs $370 - $850 and takes 2 days 7h.

Where does the Melbourne to Mount Isa bus arrive?

Melbourne to Mount Isa bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Mount Isa?

Mount Isa is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 2:00 PM in Melbourne and 1:00 PM in Mount Isa.

Where does the Melbourne to Mount Isa train arrive?

Melbourne to Mount Isa train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Mount Isa?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Mount Isa is 2581 km. It takes approximately 27h 58m to drive from Melbourne to Mount Isa.

Where can I stay near Mount Isa?

There are 26+ hotels available in Mount Isa.

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

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

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

Fly Melbourne Airport to Mount Isa Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane MEL - ISA
7h 17m
$541–1,346
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain
4. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain
2d 19h
$252–9,093
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
2d 5h
$387–1,143
Drive 2,581 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Mount Isacar 2,581 km
27h 58m
$485–700
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Mount Isa Airport
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane AVV - ISA
11h 18m
$541–1,546
Fly Melbourne Airport to Cloncurry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane MEL - CNJ
2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Mount Isabus
16h 24m
$668–1,191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
2d 7h
$377–832
Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus
2d 9h

Melbourne to Mount Isa by train and bus

5Weekly Services

2d 5hAverage Duration

$387Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,988.4 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Mount Isa station via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 2d 19h.

Airlines

Website: qantas.com

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 6h 20m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $600–1,900

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Sydney, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 8h 25m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $600–1,900

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Newcastle, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 8h 50m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $600–1,900

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Canberra, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 9h 25m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $600–1,900

Flights from Avalon Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 17h 10m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $950–2,800

Flights from Avalon Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Sydney, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 14h
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $950–2,900

Flights from Avalon Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Adelaide, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 17h 55m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: $1,100–3,300

Flights from Avalon Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Sydney, Townsville

Ave. Duration: 18h 17m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $400–2,900

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cloncurry Airport via Townsville

Ave. Duration: 20h 15m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $290–1,200

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cloncurry Airport via Brisbane, Mount Isa Airport

Ave. Duration: 13h 17m
When: Monday and Thursday
Estimated price: $800–2,400

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cloncurry Airport via Sydney, Townsville

Ave. Duration: 15h 5m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $320–1,300

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cloncurry Airport via Cairns, Townsville

Ave. Duration: 16h 15m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $330–1,400

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Cloncurry Airport via Townsville, Mount Isa Airport

Ave. Duration: 19h 30m
When: Monday and Thursday
Estimated price: $310–1,300

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