Mount Isa to Townsville

Mount Isa to Townsville

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Mount Isa to Townsville Schedule

Mount Isa to Townsville Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Advantage 07:10 - 19:00AUD 120.80
Qantas Airways Economy 09:35 - 21:15AUD 684.20
Qantas Airways Economy 10:15 - 12:00AUD 1,275.25
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 13:30 - 10:10AUD 107.47
Qantas Airways Economy #QF247114:25 - 16:50AUD 271.36
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 16:55 - 08:10AUD 527.32
Qantas Airways Economy 18:55 - 14:05AUD 800.31

Transportation from Mount Isa to Townsville

Facts about the transport from Mount Isa to Townsville

Cheapest Transport$70
Fastest Transport1h 40m
Earliest Departure1:30 PM
Latest Departure7:10 PM
Departures per day4
Distance1417 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Mount Isa to Townsville

Travelling between Mount Isa and Townsville is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 352.01 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 185.33.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 28 hours to travel between Mount Isa and Townsville depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Mount Isa and Townsville. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 40m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 40m to reach Townsville.

How much does it cost to get from Mount Isa to Townsville?

Travelling between Mount Isa and Townsville can be as cheap as USD 185.33 if you opt for a Qantas Airways flight and as expensive as USD 352.01 if you buy a Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Mount Isa and Townsville ?

  • 4 from Mount Isa to Townsville starting from 16:55 Mount Isa Airport until 18:10 Mount Isa Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Mount Isa to Townsville.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Mount Isa to Townsville, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 185.45.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Mount Isa and Townsville

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Mount Isa to Townsville overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Mount Isa and Townsville

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Mount Isa to Townsville?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 67% opted for a bus
  • 33% took a train