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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns North to Townsville

Composite routes from Cairns North to Townsville

Cheapest
4 h 11 min
Car
347 km.
from $19

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 North to Townsville?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns North to Townsville is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $31.52 - $43.48 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns North to Townsville is to fly which takes 1h 6m and costs $108.70 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns North and Townsville?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns North to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Sheridan St at Smith Street and arriving at Townsville via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Cairns North to Townsville?

The distance between Cairns North and Townsville is 296 km. The road distance is 347.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns North to Townsville without a car is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs $39.13 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Cairns North to Townsville, including transfers.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns North to Townsville?

The best way to get from Cairns North to Townsville is to fly which takes 1h 6m and costs $108.70 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $39.13 - $86.96 and takes 6h 37m, you could also train, which costs $11.96 - $815.22 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Cairns North to Townsville bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns North to Townsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns North to Townsville is 348 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Cairns North 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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