The Inlander

Townsville ↔ Mount Isa

Operated by Queensland Rail Travel

Route
Townsville ↔ Mount Isa
Frequency
Twice weekly each way
Journey time
About 20 hours
Classes
Sleeper · First Class seat · Economy seat

The Inlander crosses the north-west from the tropical coast at Townsville to the mining city of Mount Isa, through Charters Towers and the dinosaur country around Hughenden.

The Inlander links Townsville and Mount Isa twice a week, running inland through the gold-rush town of Charters Towers, Hughenden and Cloncurry. Sleeper, First Class and Economy options are available with dining aboard.

Key stations along the way

TownsvilleCharters TowersHughendenCloncurryMount Isa

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