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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns Airport to Mount Isa

Composite routes from Cairns Airport to Mount Isa

Cheapest
13 h 37 min
Car
1173 km.
from $64

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Mount
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$815.22
Plane from Cairns to Cloncurry
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$500.00

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Mount
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$467.39

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$81.52
Bus from Townsville to Mount
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78
Bus from Cloncurry to Mount
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$27.17

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$41.30

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$789.10
Train from Townsville station to Mount
Ave. Duration:
20h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$31.52–$2,275.42

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa is to bus which costs $103.26 - $228.26 and takes 20h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa?

The fastest way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $163.04 - $489.13 .

How far is it from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa?

The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Mount Isa is 791 km. The road distance is 1172.9 km.

How do I travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa without a car is to bus via Cairns Base Hospital which takes 19h 54m and costs $108.70 - $271.74 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $163.04 - $489.13 . Alternatively, you can bus via Cairns Base Hospital, which costs $108.70 - $271.74 and takes 19h 54m, you could also train, which costs $42.39 - $3152.17 and takes 29h 16m.

What is the time difference between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Mount Isa?

It is currently 20:15 at both, Cairns Airport (CNS) and Mount Isa.

Can I drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa is 1173 km. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa.

Where can I stay near Mount Isa?

There are 25+ hotels available in Mount Isa. Prices start at $21.80 per night.
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