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

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Brisbane is to bus which costs $250 - $650 and takes 27h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Brisbane is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $470 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Isa and Brisbane?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mount Isa and arriving at Brisbane. Services depart five times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 27h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Mount Isa and Brisbane?

No, there is no direct train from Mount Isa station to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa station and arriving at Roma Street via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 44m.

How far is it from Mount Isa to Brisbane?

The distance between Mount Isa and Brisbane is 1593 km. The road distance is 1822.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Brisbane without a car is to bus which takes 27h 20m and costs $250 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Mount Isa to Brisbane, including transfers.

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

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

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

Mount Isa to Brisbane train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mount Isa station.

Train, bus or fly from Mount Isa to Brisbane?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Brisbane is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $470 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $650 and takes 27h 20m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $9,000 and takes 40h 44m.

Where does the Mount Isa to Brisbane bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mount Isa to Brisbane train arrive?

Mount Isa to Brisbane train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Mount Isa to Brisbane?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Isa to Brisbane is 1822 km. It takes approximately 19h 45m to drive from Mount Isa to Brisbane.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 2331+ hotels available in Brisbane.

Mount Isa to Brisbane - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane ISA - BNE
3h 5m
$471–903
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mount Isa station to Townsville stationtrain Inlander
2. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
40h 44m
$117–8,552
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus Brisbane
27h 20m
$250–650
Drive 1,822.1 km
1. Drive from Mount Isa to Brisbanecar 1,822.1 km
19h 45m
$346–500

Mount Isa to Brisbane by bus (Greyhound)

5Weekly Buses

27h 20mAverage Duration

$250Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mount Isa to Brisbane.

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Distance: 1,593.3 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Mount Isa to Brisbane 5 times a week. Tickets cost $250–650 and the journey takes 27h 20m.

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