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How to get fromMount Isa to Sydneyby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ISA - SYD
    5h 19m
    $542–1,151

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mount Isa station to Townsville stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    2d 8h
    $318–8,802

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    42h 45m
    $344–869

  4. Drive 2,370.8 km

    1. Drive from Mount Isa to Sydneycar car 2,370.8 km
    26h 1m
    $421–607

  5. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane ISA - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Epping Stationtrain train
    8h 35m
    $510–1,452

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3204 / ...
    43h 10m
    $339–714

  7. Bus via Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    47h 5m
    $394–799

Mount Isa to Sydney by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration42h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$344Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,885.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mount Isa station to Central Station via Townsville station, Townsville, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 2d 8h.

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