How to Travel from
Mackay to Mount Isa
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Mackay, Australia → Mount Isa, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Mount Isa
Composite routes from Mackay to Mount Isa
Cheapest
13 h 40 min
Car
1232 km.
from $67
Fastest
1 h 53 min
Plane
Other
26 h 42 min
1004 km.
from $1597.48
18 h 7 min
Train, Bus
1004 km.
from $596.07
16 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
1005 km.
from $381.96
19 h 30 min
1004 km.
from $245.54
20 h 30 min
1004 km.
from $158.22
Route Navigator Mackay - Mount Isa
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Continue onto Bridge Road
Bridge Road, 56 м
56 м
Keep left
1 km 312 м
1 km 312 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 6 km 300 м
6 km 300 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 5 km 516 м
5 km 516 м
Turn slight left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 177 km 609 м
177 km 609 м
Keep left onto A1 and drive toward Proserpine
Proserpine, 110 km 938 м
110 km 938 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 1 km 898 м
1 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bower Street
Bower Street, 3 km 75 м
3 km 75 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Townsville
Townsville, A1, 223 м
223 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 36 km 624 м
36 km 624 м
Turn left onto Woodstock-Giru Road
Woodstock-Giru Road, 32 km 320 м
32 km 320 м
Turn left onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 90 km 35 м
90 km 35 м
Keep left onto New Queen Road
New Queen Road, 2 km 891 м
2 km 891 м
Continue onto Norman Dungavell Road
Norman Dungavell Road, 249 km 147 м
249 km 147 м
Turn left onto Stansfield Street
Stansfield Street, 115 km 665 м
115 km 665 м
Turn left onto Larsen Street
Larsen Street, 148 km 810 м
148 km 810 м
Turn left onto Goldring Street
Goldring Street, 2 km 555 м
2 km 555 м
Turn left onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 256 km 391 м
256 km 391 м
Turn sharp right onto Marian Street
Marian Street, 90 м
90 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Mount Isa?
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Mount Isa is to bus via Bowen which costs $108.70 - $250 and takes 20h 30m.
What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Mount Isa?
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $184.78 - $597.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Mount Isa?
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Mount Isa. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Mount Isa via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.
Is there a direct train between Mackay and Mount Isa?
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Mount Isa station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Mount Isa station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 42m.
How far is it from Mackay to Mount Isa?
The distance between Mackay and Mount Isa is 1026 km. The road distance is 1237.8 km.
How do I travel from Mackay to Mount Isa without a car?
The best way to get from Mackay to Mount Isa without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 7m and costs $86.96 - $1032.61 .
How long does it take to get from Mackay to Mount Isa?
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Mackay to Mount Isa, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Mackay to Mount Isa bus from?
Mackay to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Where do I catch the Mackay to Mount Isa train from?
Mackay to Mount Isa train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
Train, bus or fly from Mackay to Mount Isa?
The best way to get from Mackay to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $184.78 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $41.30 - $3152.17 and takes 26h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $282.61 and takes 19h 30m.
Where does the Mackay to Mount Isa bus arrive?
Mackay to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Where does the Mackay to Mount Isa train arrive?
Mackay to Mount Isa train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Can I drive from Mackay to Mount Isa?
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Mount Isa is 1238 km. It takes approximately 14h 53m to drive from Mackay to Mount Isa.
Which airlines fly from Mackay Airport to Mount Isa Airport Airport?
Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Mackay Airport to Mount Isa Airport Airport.
Where can I stay near Mount Isa?
There are 25+ hotels available in Mount Isa. Prices start at $20.92 per night.
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