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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mount Isa to Bairnsdale

Composite routes from Mount Isa to Bairnsdale

Cheapest
29 h 59 min
Car
2731 km.
from $150
Other
11 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
2055 km.
from $328.02
3 d 41 min
2055 km.
from $2939.95
2 d 9 h 41 min
2054 km.
from $418.02
2 d 11 h 17 min
Bus, Train
2054 km.
from $328.67
13 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
2055 km.
from $322.02
21 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
2055 km.
from $840.17
14 h 55 min
Bus, Train
2054 km.
from $458.46
2 d 14 h 25 min
2052 km.
from $523.04
3 d 11 h 52 min
Bus, Train
2054 km.
from $2632.64

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$34.10

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mount Isa to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
27h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$176.83–$454.72
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$239.99
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.37–$69.47

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
info@skybus.com.au
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.67–$27.79
Bus from Park St to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.03–$20.21
Bus from Orient St to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.93–$27.79

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.79–$107.36
Bus from Central Station to Batemans
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.05–$40.42

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
enquiries@murrays.com.au
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$40.42–$56.84

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$277.88–$821.01

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$290.51–$884.17
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
6h 28m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$277.88–$884.17
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Merimbula
Ave. Duration:
17h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$517.87–$1,515.72
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
9h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$277.88–$1,263.10

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$189.46–$543.13
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$176.83–$543.13

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Merimbula
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$517.87–$1,515.72

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.00–$176.83

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.06–$8.21

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Mount Isa station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$36.63–$2,644.16
Train from Townsville to Roma
Ave. Duration:
19h 4m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.26–$3,550.23

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,537.45–$3,290.36

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Bairnsdale?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Bairnsdale is to fly and bus which costs $163.04 - $521.74 and takes 13h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Bairnsdale?

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Bairnsdale is to fly and train which takes 11h 35m and costs $184.78 - $510.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Mount Isa and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Isa to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa and arriving at Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station and Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

Is there a direct train between Mount Isa and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct train from Mount Isa station to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa station and arriving at Bairnsdale via Townsville, Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.

How far is it from Mount Isa to Bairnsdale?

The distance between Mount Isa and Bairnsdale is 2266 km. The road distance is 2732.5 km.

How do I travel from Mount Isa to Bairnsdale without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Bairnsdale without a car is to bus via Canberra which takes 2 days 9h and costs $282.61 - $706.52 .

How long does it take to get from Mount Isa to Bairnsdale?

It takes approximately 11h 35m to get from Mount Isa to Bairnsdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Isa to Bairnsdale bus from?

Mount Isa to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mount Isa station.

Where do I catch the Mount Isa to Bairnsdale train from?

Mount Isa to Bairnsdale train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mount Isa station.

Train or bus from Mount Isa to Bairnsdale?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Bairnsdale is to bus via Canberra which takes 2 days 9h and costs $282.61 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130.43 - $5978.26 and takes 3 days 0h.

Where does the Mount Isa to Bairnsdale bus arrive?

Mount Isa to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Mount Isa and Bairnsdale?

Bairnsdale is 1h ahead of Mount Isa. It is currently 20:48 in Mount Isa and 21:48 in Bairnsdale.

Where does the Mount Isa to Bairnsdale train arrive?

Mount Isa to Bairnsdale train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Mount Isa to Bairnsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Isa to Bairnsdale is 2733 km. It takes approximately 30h 1m to drive from Mount Isa to Bairnsdale.

Where can I stay near Bairnsdale?

There are 202+ hotels available in Bairnsdale. Prices start at $54.82 per night.
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