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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville to Alpha

Composite routes from Townsville to Alpha

Cheapest
8 h 53 min
Car
740 km.
from $40
Other
7 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
486 km.
from $476.80
19 h 35 min
486 km.
from $1356.76
18 h 10 min
486 km.
from $222.52
8 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
486 km.
from $372.46
9 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
486 km.
from $346.37
19 h 20 min
486 km.
from $132.39

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Emerald
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$391.56–$1,199.94
Plane from Townsville Airport to Barcaldine
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$202.10–$947.32
Plane from Townsville Airport to Moranbah
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$947.32

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Townsville Airport to Emerald
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$252.62–$821.01

Alliance Airlines

Website:
allianceairlines.com.au/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Moranbah
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.46–$618.92

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Emerald to Alpha
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$25.26–$42.95
Bus from Townsville to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.10–$189.46
Bus from Rockhampton to Alpha
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$50.52–$107.36
Bus from Barcaldine to Alpha
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$22.74–$35.37

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
10h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$61.89–$88.42
Bus from Townsville to Saint
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.26–$69.47
Bus from Saint Lawrence to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.74–$31.58

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
9h 39m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.26–$1,867.78
Train from Rockhampton to Alpha
Ave. Duration:
8h 56m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.42–$1,197.27

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Alpha?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Alpha is to drive which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 9h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Alpha?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Alpha is to fly and bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $250 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Alpha?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Alpha. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Alpha via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Alpha?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Alpha. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Alpha via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

How far is it from Townsville to Alpha?

The distance between Townsville and Alpha is 683 km. The road distance is 736.2 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Alpha without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Alpha without a car is to bus which takes 18h 10m and costs $92.39 - $260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Alpha?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Townsville to Alpha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Alpha bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Townsville to Alpha train from?

Townsville to Alpha train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train or bus from Townsville to Alpha?

The best way to get from Townsville to Alpha is to bus which takes 18h 10m and costs $92.39 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35.87 - $2717.39 and takes 19h 35m.

Where does the Townsville to Alpha bus arrive?

Townsville to Alpha bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Where does the Townsville to Alpha train arrive?

Townsville to Alpha train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Alpha?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Alpha is 736 km. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Townsville to Alpha.
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