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

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Geelong is to drive which costs $470 - $700 and takes 31h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Geelong is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 3m and costs $600 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Isa and Geelong?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Isa to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

Is there a direct train between Mount Isa and Geelong?

No, there is no direct train from Mount Isa station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa station and arriving at Geelong Station via Townsville, Roma Street Station, Strathfield Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.

How far is it from Mount Isa to Geelong?

The distance between Mount Isa and Geelong is 2050 km. The road distance is 2502.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Geelong without a car is to bus and train via Greenacre which takes 2 days 7h and costs $390 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Mount Isa to Geelong, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Mount Isa to Geelong?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Geelong is to train which takes 2 days 20h and costs $250 - $9,500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $650 - $1,900 and takes 8h 42m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Mount Isa to Geelong bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Mount Isa and Geelong?

Geelong is 1h ahead of Mount Isa. It is currently 2:12 AM in Mount Isa and 3:12 AM in Geelong.

Where does the Mount Isa to Geelong train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mount Isa to Geelong?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Isa to Geelong is 2503 km. It takes approximately 31h 28m to drive from Mount Isa to Geelong.

Where can I stay near Geelong?

There are 888+ hotels available in Geelong.

Mount Isa to Geelong - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Mount Isa to Geelong by plane, shuttle, bus, train, 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 Mount Isa Airport to Melbourne Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)ISA - MEL
2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong station
7h 3m
$613–1,067
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mount Isa station to Townsville station
2. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Street
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station32
4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Southern Cross621 / ...
5. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station
2d 20h
$254–9,062
Bus, train via Greenacre
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station32
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Southern Cross621 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station
2d 7h
$394–1,128
Drive 2,502.9 km
1. Drive from Mount Isa to Geelong2,502.9 km
31h 28m
$480–693
Fly Mount Isa Airport to Avalon Airport
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Avalon Airport (AVV)ISA - AVV
8h 42m
$669–1,883
Bus to Cloncurry Airport, fly to Avalon Airport
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Cloncurry
2. Fly from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Avalon Airport (AVV)CNJ - AVV
26h 10m
$528–1,928
Bus to Cloncurry Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Cloncurry
2. Fly from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CNJ - MEL
3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong station
10h 21m
$742–1,312
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
2d 11h
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbane
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station
3d 9h
$3,565–5,129

Mount Isa to Geelong by bus and train

5Weekly Services

2d 7hAverage Duration

$394Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,050.3 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Mount Isa station to Geelong Station via Townsville station, Townsville, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Strathfield Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2d 20h. Alternatively, Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Avalon Airport (AVV) 3 times a week.

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