Hughenden has five major roads entering the town, from the north, south, east and west. Situated on the Overlanders Way approximately half- way between Townsville and Mount Isa, the Hughenden region is a hub for many destinations.
Getting to Hughenden
By Road
By Coach
By Air
By Rail
The fully sealed Flinders Highway (Overlanders Way) runs from Townsville to Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory. Hughenden is 376km east of Townsville and 519 km west of Mount Isa. Access from the north is through the Kennedy Developmental Road. This partly sealed road is best checked before travelling as rain can change road conditions very quickly. Heading south on the Kennedy Developmental Road to Winton is a sealed road open to all vehicles. The unsealed road to Muttaburra also takes travellers south and is only recommended for 4WD and high clearance vehicles. Hughenden is also part of Australia’s Dinosaur Trail which connects Hughenden, Richmond and Winton together in a prehistoric trail for young and old.
Please check road conditions prior to travel. By contacting the Flinders Discovery Centre on Telephone: (07) 47 412 970
A Greyhound Australia service runs between Townsville – Hughenden – Mount Isa.
Services only run Tuesday,Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Townsville - Hughenden - Mount Isa
Depart | From | To | Arrive |
7:00am | Townsville | Hughenden | 11:35pm |
11:35pm | Hughenden | Mount Isa | 7:05pm |
Mount Isa - Hughenden - Townsville
Depart | From | To | Arrive |
6:40am | Mount Isa | Hughenden | 1.35pm |
1.35pm | Hughenden | Townsville | 6:15pm |
Bookings can be done online at www.greyhound.com.au, by contacting 1300 473 946 or visiting Hughenden Agencies.
REX Airlines fly every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Townsville to Mount Isa .
To / From Townsville
Depart | From | To | Arrive |
7:15am | Townsville | Hughenden | 8:10am |
3:00pm | Hughenden | Townsville | 4:00pm |
To / From Mt Isa
Depart | From | To | Arrive |
8:25am | Hughenden | Mount Isa | 10:30 |
12:30pm | Mount Isa | Hughenden | 2:45pm |
Flights times are subjected to change. Please check flight times before booking.
For bookings contact REX on 13 17 13, online at www.rex.com.au or contact:
Flinders Discovery Centre Hughenden:
Telephone: (07) 4741 2970
Fax: (07) 4741 1029
Local REX Agent: Graham Sealy 0427417312 (note: Graham does not take flight bookings).
Queensland Rail operates the Inlander passenger train, Which travellers from Townsville to Mount Isa.
Townsville - Hughenden - Mount Isa
Sunday / Thursday
Depart | From | To | Arrive |
12.40 Pm | Townsville | Hughenden | 8.19pm |
8.40pm | Hughenden | Mount Isa | 9.35am |
Mount Isa - Hughenden - Townsville
Tuesday / Saturday
Depart | From | To | Arrive |
1.30pm | Mount Isa | Hughenden | 2.39am |
04.09am | Hughenden | Townsville | 10.10am |
Flinders Discovery Centre Hughenden:
Telephone: (07) 4741 2970
Fax: (07) 4741 1029