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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns Central to Townsville

Composite routes from Cairns Central to Townsville

Cheapest
4 h 9 min
Car
345 km.
from $18

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$869.57

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$81.52

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$41.30

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$789.10

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns Central to Townsville?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns Central to Townsville is to bus which costs $30.43 - $41.30 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns Central to Townsville?

The fastest way to get from Cairns Central to Townsville is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $103.26 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns Central and Townsville?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns and arriving at Townsville. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns Central and Townsville?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Townsville. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Cairns Central to Townsville?

The distance between Cairns Central and Townsville is 298 km. The road distance is 345.2 km.

How do I travel from Cairns Central to Townsville without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns Central to Townsville without a car is to bus via Cairns which takes 5h 38m and costs $38.04 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns Central to Townsville?

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Cairns Central to Townsville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns Central to Townsville bus from?

Cairns Central to Townsville bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns Central to Townsville train from?

Cairns Central to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns Central to Townsville?

The best way to get from Cairns Central to Townsville is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $103.26 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus via Cairns, which costs $38.04 - $81.52 and takes 5h 38m, you could also train, which costs $10.87 - $815.22 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Cairns Central to Townsville bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns Central to Townsville train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns Central to Townsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Central to Townsville is 345 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Cairns Central to Townsville.

Where can I stay near Townsville?

There are 509+ hotels available in Townsville. Prices start at $57.68 per night.
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