How to Travel from
Cairns to Mount Isa
by Plane, Route or Car
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Cairns, Australia → Mount Isa, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Mount Isa
Composite routes from Cairns to Mount Isa
Cheapest
13 h 30 min
Car
1166 km.
from $64
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
19 h 26 min
Train, Bus
782 km.
from $576.07
Route Navigator Cairns - Mount Isa
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 10 м
10 м
Keep right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 73 м
73 м
Turn sharp right onto Florence Street
Florence Street, 17 м
17 м
Keep left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 1 km 277 м
1 km 277 м
Keep right onto Kenny Street
Kenny Street, 18 м
18 м
Keep left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 367 м
367 м
Turn right onto Comport Street
Comport Street, 3 km 458 м
3 km 458 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive on ramp and take A1 toward Innisfail
Ray Jones Drive on ramp, Innisfail, A1, 18 km 948 м
18 km 948 м
Turn sharp right onto Riverstone Road
Riverstone Road, 1 km 975 м
1 km 975 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 9 km 709 м
9 km 709 м
Turn left onto Roos Road
Roos Road, 439 м
439 м
Keep right
3 km 775 м
3 km 775 м
Turn left onto Gillies Highway
Gillies Highway, 25 km 23 м
25 km 23 м
Turn left onto Malanda Lake Barrine Road
Malanda Lake Barrine Road, 12 km 850 м
12 km 850 м
Turn left onto Lynch Street
Lynch Street, 354 м
354 м
Turn left onto Patrick Street
Patrick Street, 19 km 140 м
19 km 140 м
Turn right onto East Evelyn Road
East Evelyn Road, 6 km 651 м
6 km 651 м
Turn left onto Sluice Creek Road
Sluice Creek Road, 4 km 309 м
4 km 309 м
Turn left onto Kennedy Highway
Kennedy Highway, 419 km 963 м
419 km 963 м
Turn right onto Alldridge Street
Alldridge Street, 122 м
122 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 166 м
166 м
Turn sharp right onto Sircom Street
Sircom Street, 147 km 406 м
147 km 406 м
Turn left onto Burke Developmental Road
Burke Developmental Road, 265 km 926 м
265 km 926 м
Turn right onto Coolullah Road
Coolullah Road, 8 km 218 м
8 km 218 м
Keep left onto Kajabbi Kamilaroi Road
Kajabbi Kamilaroi Road, 33 km 558 м
33 km 558 м
Continue onto Kajabbi Road
Kajabbi Road, 105 km 337 м
105 km 337 м
Turn right onto Barkly Highway
Barkly Highway, 19 km 629 м
19 km 629 м
Turn sharp right onto Marian Street
Marian Street, 90 м
90 м
Arrive at destination
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
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
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
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 to Mount Isa?
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Mount Isa 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 Mount Isa?
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $163.04 - $489.13 .
Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Mount Isa?
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Mount Isa. 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 Mount Isa?
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Mount Isa 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 Mount Isa?
The distance between Cairns and Mount Isa is 797 km. The road distance is 1166 km.
How do I travel from Cairns to Mount Isa without a car?
The best way to get from Cairns to Mount Isa 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 Mount Isa?
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Cairns to Mount Isa, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Mount Isa bus from?
Cairns to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Mount Isa train from?
Cairns to Mount Isa train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Mount Isa?
The best way to get from Cairns to Mount Isa 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 Mount Isa bus arrive?
Cairns to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Where does the Cairns to Mount Isa train arrive?
Cairns to Mount Isa train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Can I drive from Cairns to Mount Isa?
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Mount Isa is 1166 km. It takes approximately 13h 30m to drive from Cairns 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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