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

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Perth is to drive which costs $700 - $1,100 and takes 44h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Perth is to fly which takes 9h 8m and costs $900 - $1,900.

Is there a direct train between Mount Isa and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Mount Isa station to Perth. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa station and arriving at Perth via Townsville, Roma Street Station and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 10h.

How far is it from Mount Isa to Perth?

The distance between Mount Isa and Perth is 2672 km. The road distance is 3858.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Perth without a car is to bus and train which takes 4 days 21h and costs $1,100 - $10,000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Mount Isa to Perth, including transfers.

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

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

Train or fly from Mount Isa to Perth?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Perth is to fly which takes 9h 8m and costs $900 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,000 - $18,000 and takes 5 days 10h.

What is the time difference between Mount Isa and Perth?

Perth is 2h behind Mount Isa. It is currently 5:49 AM in Mount Isa and 3:49 AM in Perth.

Where does the Mount Isa to Perth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mount Isa to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Isa to Perth is 3858 km. It takes approximately 44h 19m to drive from Mount Isa to Perth.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 1487+ hotels available in Perth.

Mount Isa to Perth - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Mount Isa to Perth by plane, bus, 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 Perth Airport (PER)plane ISA - PER
9h 8m
$928–1,834
Drive 3,858.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Isa to Perthcar 3,858.3 km
44h 19m
$733–1,058
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Perthtrain
4d 21h
$1,177–9,868
Train
1. Take the train from Mount Isa station to Townsville stationtrain
2. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Perthtrain
5d 10h
$1,037–17,802
Bus, train via Adelaide
1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
6d 5h
$3,163–14,124

Mount Isa to Perth by bus and train

1Weekly Services

4d 21hAverage Duration

$1,177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,671.6 km
Duration: 9h 8m

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Perth Airport (PER) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mount Isa station to Perth via Townsville station, Townsville, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 5d 10h.

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