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

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Mount Isa is to bus which costs $250 - $650 and takes 28h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Mount Isa is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $460 - $900.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Mount Isa?

No, there is no direct train from Springfield station to Mount Isa station. However, there are services departing from Springfield station, platform 2 and arriving at Mount Isa station via Roma Street and Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 11m.

How far is it from Springfield to Mount Isa?

The distance between Springfield and Mount Isa is 1621 km. The road distance is 1806.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Springfield to Mount Isa without a car is to bus which takes 28h 26m and costs $250 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Springfield to Mount Isa, including transfers.

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

Springfield to Mount Isa train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.

Train or bus from Springfield to Mount Isa?

The best way to get from Springfield to Mount Isa is to bus which takes 28h 26m and costs $250 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $9,000 and takes 42h 11m.

Where does the Springfield to Mount Isa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Springfield to Mount Isa?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Mount Isa is 1807 km. It takes approximately 19h 24m to drive from Springfield to Mount Isa.

Where can I stay near Mount Isa?

There are 27+ hotels available in Mount Isa.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Springfield station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)BNE - ISA
4h 45m
$460–902
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street to TownsvilleSpirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationInlander
42h 11m
$115–8,600
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount IsaMount Isa
28h 26m
$250–650
Drive 1,806.5 km
1. Drive from Springfield to Mount Isa1,806.5 km
19h 24m
$355–513

Springfield to Mount Isa by train and bus (Greyhound)

5Weekly Services

28h 26mAverage Duration

$250Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,620.9 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Mount Isa 5 times a week. Tickets cost $250–650 and the journey takes 26h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield station, platform 2 to Mount Isa station via Roma Street, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 42h 11m.

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