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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville to Bairnsdale

Composite routes from Townsville to Bairnsdale

Cheapest
30 h 46 min
Car
2677 km.
from $147
Other
8 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
2063 km.
from $224.43
2 d 3 h 1 min
2064 km.
from $306.67
2 d 5 h 21 min
2064 km.
from $370.26
13 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
2063 km.
from $305.39
13 h 3 min
Bus, Train
2063 km.
from $474.43
2 d 10 h 27 min
2064 km.
from $342.61
3 d 3 h 36 min
2064 km.
from $5167.40

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$34.10

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$151.57–$378.93
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$239.99
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.37–$69.47

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
info@skybus.com.au
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.67–$27.79
Bus from Orient St to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.93–$27.79

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.68–$164.20
Bus from Townsville to Aspley
Ave. Duration:
22h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.68–$164.20
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.79–$107.36
Bus from Central Station to Batemans
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.05–$40.42

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
enquiries@murrays.com.au
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$40.42–$56.84

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.31–$467.35
Plane from Townsville Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.20–$581.03
Plane from Townsville Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$252.62–$884.17

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$757.86
Plane from Townsville Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$366.30–$1,073.63
Plane from Townsville Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$265.25–$884.17

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Townsville Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.57–$757.86
Plane from Townsville Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.10–$631.55

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.00–$176.83

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.06–$8.21

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Roma
Ave. Duration:
19h 4m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.26–$3,550.23

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,537.45–$3,290.36

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Bairnsdale is to fly and train which costs $119.57 - $336.96 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Bairnsdale is to fly and train which takes 8h 37m and costs $119.57 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station and Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Bairnsdale via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Townsville to Bairnsdale?

The distance between Townsville and Bairnsdale is 2359 km. The road distance is 2643.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Bairnsdale without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 3h and costs $97.83 - $3260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Townsville to Bairnsdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Bairnsdale bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Townsville to Bairnsdale train from?

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

Train or bus from Townsville to Bairnsdale?

The best way to get from Townsville to Bairnsdale is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 3h and costs $97.83 - $3260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus via Canberra, which costs $217.39 - $652.17 and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the Townsville to Bairnsdale bus arrive?

Townsville to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Townsville and Bairnsdale?

Bairnsdale is 1h ahead of Townsville. It is currently 18:42 in Townsville and 19:42 in Bairnsdale.

Where does the Townsville to Bairnsdale train arrive?

Townsville to Bairnsdale train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Bairnsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Bairnsdale is 2643 km. It takes approximately 30h 19m to drive from Townsville to Bairnsdale.

Where can I stay near Bairnsdale?

There are 202+ hotels available in Bairnsdale. Prices start at $54.82 per night.
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