What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Territory to Mount Isa?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Territory to Mount Isa is to drive which costs $310 - $460 and takes 14h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Territory to Mount Isa?

The fastest way to get from Northern Territory to Mount Isa is to drive which takes 14h 37m and costs $310 - $460.

How far is it from Northern Territory to Mount Isa?

The distance between Northern Territory and Mount Isa is 694 km. The road distance is 1600.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Northern Territory to Mount Isa without a car is to train and bus via Greenacre which takes 4 days 20h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Northern Territory to Mount Isa?

It takes approximately 16h 26m to get from Northern Territory to Mount Isa, including transfers.

Train or fly from Northern Territory to Mount Isa?

The best way to get from Northern Territory to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 16h 26m and costs $800 - $2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5 days 10h.

What is the time difference between Northern Territory and Mount Isa?

Mount Isa is 30 min ahead of Northern Territory. It is currently 9:41 PM in Northern Territory and 10:11 PM in Mount Isa.

Can I drive from Northern Territory to Mount Isa?

Yes, the driving distance between Northern Territory to Mount Isa is 1600 km. It takes approximately 14h 37m to drive from Northern Territory to Mount Isa.

Where can I stay near Mount Isa?

There are 27+ hotels available in Mount Isa.

Northern Territory to Mount Isa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Northern Territory to Mount Isa by plane, train, bus, 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 Alice Springs Airport to Mount Isa Airport
best
1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)ASP - ISA
16h 26m
$808–2,269
Drive 1,600.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Darwin to Mount Isa1,600.3 km
14h 37m
$316–456
Train, bus via Greenacre
1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Parklands
2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Strathfield Station
4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station
5. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isa
4d 20h
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springs
2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney Central Station
4. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Moree Station, Coach Stop
5. Take the bus from Moree to Toowoomba
6. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Mount Isa
4d 20h
$1,187–7,920
Fly Darwin International Airport to Mount Isa Airport
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)DRW - ISA
17h 34m
$823–1,728
Fly Alice Springs Airport to Cloncurry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)ASP - CNJ
2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Mount Isa
20h 29m
$835–2,214
Train
1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Parklands
2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Strathfield Station
4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station
5. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsville
6. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa station
5d 10h
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Parklands
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isa
5d 15h
$5,436–9,042

Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) flights

19Weekly Planes

18h 33mAverage Duration

$651Cheapest Price

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Distance: 694.4 km
Duration: 16h 26m

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

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Airnorth fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Darwin to Mount Isa station via Darwin, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, Southern Cross, Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 5d 10h.

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