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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mount Isa to Cairns

Composite routes from Mount Isa to Cairns

Cheapest
13 h 30 min
Car
1165 km.
from $64
Other
28 h 5 min
782 km.
from $1588.30
18 h 30 min
782 km.
from $224.09
19 h 38 min
Bus, Train
782 km.
from $176.61

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$434.78

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$271.74

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mount Isa to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
11h 50m
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 Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$41.30

Train operators

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:
$31.52–$2,275.42
Train from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$789.10

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Cairns is to bus which costs $108.70 - $228.26 and takes 18h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Cairns is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $92.39 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Mount Isa and Cairns?

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

Is there a direct train between Mount Isa and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Mount Isa station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.

How far is it from Mount Isa to Cairns?

The distance between Mount Isa and Cairns is 797 km. The road distance is 1166.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 18h 30m and costs $108.70 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Mount Isa to Cairns, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Mount Isa to Cairns?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Cairns is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $92.39 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $228.26 and takes 18h 30m, you could also train, which costs $42.39 - $3152.17 and takes 28h 5m.

Where does the Mount Isa to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mount Isa to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mount Isa to Cairns?

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

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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