There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Mount Isa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly from Sydney International Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane SYD - ISA
6h 36m$591–1,150Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain
- Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain
2d 7h$310–8,849Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus Mount Isa
40h 52m$410–951Drive 2,371.8 km
- Drive from Sydney to Mount Isacar 2,371.8 km
26h 1m$427–616Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane NTL - ISA
9h 40m$446–1,348Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus Mount Isa
41h 56m$340–899Train, bus via Central Station
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus Mount Isa
41h 59m$340–899Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mount Isabus Mount Isa
45h 18m$403–868
Sydney to Mount Isa by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Mount Isa is to train and bus which costs $340 - $900 and takes 41h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $550 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Mount Isa. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Mount Isa via King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Mount Isa station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Mount Isa station via Roma Street and Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between Sydney and Mount Isa is 1890 km. The road distance is 2371.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Mount Isa without a car is to bus via Brisbane which takes 40h 52m and costs $410 - $950.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Sydney to Mount Isa, including transfers.
Sydney to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Mount Isa train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $550 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Brisbane, which costs $410 - $950 and takes 40h 52m, you could also train, which costs $310 - $9,000 and takes 2 days 7h.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Mount Isa, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Mount Isa via Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 40h 52m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–950
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,300
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,000
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–850
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,300
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
Train from Townsville station to Mount Isa station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,653
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $100–150
- AChoice
- $180–240
- Gold Class
- $2,916
- Heritage Class
- $3,653
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
Bus from Brisbane to Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $270–380
- Advantage
- $340–500
- Flexible
- $430–650
Bus from Brisbane to Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $270–380
- Advantage
- $340–500
- Flexible
- $430–650
Bus from Brisbane to Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $270–380
- Advantage
- $340–500
- Flexible
- $430–650
Bus from Brisbane to Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $270–380
- Advantage
- $340–500
- Flexible
- $430–650
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Mount Isa train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Mount Isa is 2372 km. It takes approximately 26h 1m to drive from Sydney to Mount Isa.
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