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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Mt Isa City

Composite routes from Cairns to Mt Isa City

Cheapest
12 h 41 min
Car
1099 km.
from $60
Other
27 h 56 min
782 km.
from $1578.50
18 h 30 min
782 km.
from $245.85
18 h 55 min
782 km.
from $155.07

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Regional Express
Website
Qantas
Website
4h 5m
Tuesday and Friday
$250.00–$815.22
Regional Express
Website
2h 5m
Monday to Friday
$141.30–$467.39
Bus operators
Found: 2
Greyhound Australia
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Premier Motor Service
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Greyhound Australia
Website
5h 30m
3 times a day
$38.04–$81.52
1300 473946
1300 473946
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Premier Motor Service
Website
5h 55m
Once daily
$30.43–$41.30
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
6h 1m
4 times a week
$10.87–$789.10
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Mt Isa City?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Mt Isa City is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $103.26 - $228.26 and takes 18h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Mt Isa City?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Mt Isa City is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $163.04 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Mt Isa City?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Mt Isa City. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Mount Isa via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Mt Isa City?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Mt Isa City station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Mount Isa station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 56m.

How far is it from Cairns to Mt Isa City?

The distance between Cairns and Mt Isa City is 797 km. The road distance is 1166.4 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Mt Isa City without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Mt Isa City without a car is to bus which takes 18h 30m and costs $108.70 - $271.74 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Mt Isa City?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Cairns to Mt Isa City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Mt Isa City bus from?

Cairns to Mt Isa City bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Mt Isa City train from?

Cairns to Mt Isa City train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Mt Isa City?

The best way to get from Cairns to Mt Isa City is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $163.04 - $489.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $271.74 and takes 18h 30m, you could also train, which costs $42.39 - $3152.17 and takes 27h 56m.

Where does the Cairns to Mt Isa City bus arrive?

Cairns to Mt Isa City bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.

Where does the Cairns to Mt Isa City train arrive?

Cairns to Mt Isa City train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Mt Isa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Mt Isa City is 1166 km. It takes approximately 13h 30m to drive from Cairns to Mt Isa City.

Where can I stay near Mt Isa City?

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