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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sydney to Townsville
Composite routes from Sydney to Townsville
Cheapest
24 h 8 min
Car
2074 km.
from $114
Other
33 h 46 min
1680 km.
from $1644.13
39 h 13 min
1680 km.
from $428.57
38 h 15 min
Bus, Train
1680 km.
from $296.46
Route Navigator Sydney - Townsville
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12 м
12 м
Turn right onto Pitt Street
Pitt Street, 89 м
89 м
Turn left onto King Street
King Street, 194 м
194 м
Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 478 м
478 м
Turn left onto Bent Street
Bent Street, 216 м
216 м
Turn right onto Gresham Street
Gresham Street, 87 м
87 м
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Bridge Street, 3 km 572 м
3 km 572 м
Keep left onto Warringah Freeway and drive toward Crows Nest, North Sydney, Kirribilli
Warringah Freeway, Crows Nest, North Sydney, Kirribilli, 351 м
351 м
Keep right onto Arthur Street
Arthur Street, 118 м
118 м
Keep left onto Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway, 1 km 642 м
1 km 642 м
Continue onto Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway, 2 km 10 м
2 km 10 м
Turn right onto Herbert Street
Herbert Street, 1 km 303 м
1 km 303 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hampden Road
Hampden Road, 1 km 826 м
1 km 826 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hampden Road
Hampden Road, 380 м
380 м
Turn left onto Mowbray Road
Mowbray Road, 156 м
156 м
Turn right onto Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway, 13 km 890 м
13 km 890 м
Keep right onto M1
23 м
23 м
Keep right onto M1
14 м
14 м
Turn slight right onto Pacific Motorway Onramp
Pacific Motorway Onramp, 99 km 654 м
99 km 654 м
Keep left onto Freemans Drive Exit and take B82 toward Kurri Kurri, Cessnock
Freemans Drive Exit, Kurri Kurri, Cessnock, B82, 1 km 506 м
1 km 506 м
Keep left onto Freemans Drive Exit and take B82 toward Kurri, Cessnock
Freemans Drive Exit, Kurri, Cessnock, B82, 3 km 378 м
3 km 378 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Freemans Drive
Freemans Drive, 12 km 506 м
12 km 506 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Leggetts Drive
Leggetts Drive, 7 km 373 м
7 km 373 м
Turn right onto Railway Street
Railway Street, 345 м
345 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 1 km 821 м
1 km 821 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Lang Street
Lang Street, 2 km 799 м
2 km 799 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hunter Expressway
Hunter Expressway, 92 km 64 м
92 km 64 м
Turn right onto Lorne Street
Lorne Street, 327 м
327 м
Turn right onto Bridge Street
Bridge Street, 199 м
199 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bridge Street
Bridge Street, 59 km 737 м
59 km 737 м
Continue onto Salisbury Street
Salisbury Street, 26 km 999 м
26 km 999 м
Keep left onto Kamilaroi Highway
Kamilaroi Highway, 14 km 170 м
14 km 170 м
Turn left onto Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy Street, 1 km 812 м
1 km 812 м
Turn left onto Kamilaroi Highway
Kamilaroi Highway, 78 km 733 м
78 km 733 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Oxley Highway
Oxley Highway, 1 km 796 м
1 km 796 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Conadilly Street
Conadilly Street, 2 km 594 м
2 km 594 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Conadilly Street
Conadilly Street, 465 м
465 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Conadilly Street
Conadilly Street, 1 km 699 м
1 km 699 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Conadilly Street
Conadilly Street, 37 km 6 м
37 km 6 м
Turn right onto Laidlaw Street
Laidlaw Street, 1 km 887 м
1 km 887 м
Turn left onto Dalton Street
Dalton Street, 135 м
135 м
Turn right onto Merton Street
Merton Street, 230 м
230 м
Turn left onto Burton Street
Burton Street, 136 м
136 м
Turn right onto Wee Waa Street
Wee Waa Street, 36 km 533 м
36 km 533 м
Turn right onto Turrawan Road
Turrawan Road, 20 km 890 м
20 km 890 м
Turn right onto Spencer Street
Spencer Street, 137 м
137 м
Turn left onto Barwan Street
Barwan Street, 99 km 847 м
99 km 847 м
Keep left onto Frome Street
Frome Street, 2 km 755 м
2 km 755 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Balo Street
Balo Street, 1 km 680 м
1 km 680 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Balo Street
Balo Street, 1 km 401 м
1 km 401 м
Turn left onto Carnarvon Highway
Carnarvon Highway, 118 km 176 м
118 km 176 м
Turn left onto Bucknell Street
Bucknell Street, 270 м
270 м
Turn right onto Barwon Street
Barwon Street, 274 м
274 м
Turn left onto St George Street
St George Street, 114 km 892 м
114 km 892 м
Turn right onto Salmon Road
Salmon Road, 6 km 41 м
6 km 41 м
Turn right onto Carnarvon Highway
Carnarvon Highway, 109 km 924 м
109 km 924 м
Turn right onto Alexander Street
Alexander Street, 231 м
231 м
Turn left onto Charlotte Street
Charlotte Street, 1 km 725 м
1 km 725 м
Turn right onto Burrowes Street
Burrowes Street, 71 km 35 м
71 km 35 м
Turn left onto Roma Downs Road
Roma Downs Road, 3 km 160 м
3 km 160 м
Turn right onto Billy Bob Way
Billy Bob Way, 457 м
457 м
Turn left onto Warrego Highway
Warrego Highway, 3 km 694 м
3 km 694 м
Turn right onto Gregory Street
Gregory Street, 463 м
463 м
Turn left onto Bungil Street
Bungil Street, 1 km 652 м
1 km 652 м
Turn right onto Quintin Street
Quintin Street, 300 м
300 м
Continue onto Northern Road
Northern Road, 263 km 839 м
263 km 839 м
Turn left onto Dawson Highway
Dawson Highway, 70 km 399 м
70 km 399 м
Turn right onto Eclipse Street
Eclipse Street, 1 km 817 м
1 km 817 м
Turn right onto Eclipse Street Bypass
Eclipse Street Bypass, 45 м
45 м
Continue onto Eclipse Street
Eclipse Street, 65 km 241 м
65 km 241 м
Keep left onto A7
1 km 130 м
1 km 130 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Clermont Street
Clermont Street, 1 km 705 м
1 km 705 м
Keep right onto Anakie Street
Anakie Street, 22 м
22 м
Turn right onto Anakie Street
Anakie Street, 122 м
122 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Egerton Street
Egerton Street, 2 km 780 м
2 km 780 м
Continue onto Gregory Highway
Gregory Highway, 104 km 266 м
104 km 266 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Gregory Highway
Gregory Highway, 366 km 933 м
366 km 933 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 8 km 558 м
8 km 558 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 120 km 897 м
120 km 897 м
Keep left onto Stuart Drive and drive toward Stuart Drive
Stuart Drive, Stuart Drive, 4 km 574 м
4 km 574 м
Turn right
328 м
328 м
Turn left
31 м
31 м
Keep right
466 м
466 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lakeside Drive
Lakeside Drive, 1 km 632 м
1 km 632 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lakeside Drive
Lakeside Drive, 2 km 125 м
2 km 125 м
Turn slight left onto Abbott Street
Abbott Street, 3 km 855 м
3 km 855 м
Continue onto Dean Street
Dean Street, 220 м
220 м
Keep left
2 km 590 м
2 km 590 м
Turn right onto Gregory Street
Gregory Street, 239 м
239 м
Turn sharp left onto Paxton Street
Paxton Street, 1 km 211 м
1 km 211 м
Turn left onto Balmoral Drive
Balmoral Drive, 250 м
250 м
Turn right onto Cottesmore Crescent
Cottesmore Crescent, 27 м
27 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$34.10
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$227.36
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
24h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$138.94–$366.30
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
23h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.36–$151.57
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.79–$107.36
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.05–$757.86
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$821.01
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Sydney Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.20–$884.17
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.26–$3,550.22
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Townsville?
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Townsville is to train which costs $53.26 - $3260.87 and takes 33h 46m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Townsville?
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Townsville is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $103.26 - $532.61 .
Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Townsville?
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Townsville via King George Square, 1d and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 13m.
Is there a direct train between Sydney and Townsville?
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Townsville via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 46m.
How far is it from Sydney to Townsville?
The distance between Sydney and Townsville is 1706 km. The road distance is 2066.7 km.
How do I travel from Sydney to Townsville without a car?
The best way to get from Sydney to Townsville without a car is to train which takes 33h 46m and costs $53.26 - $3260.87 .
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Townsville?
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Sydney to Townsville, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sydney to Townsville bus from?
Sydney to Townsville bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Where do I catch the Sydney to Townsville train from?
Sydney to Townsville train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Central Station.
Train, bus or fly from Sydney to Townsville?
The best way to get from Sydney to Townsville is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $103.26 - $532.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $53.26 - $3260.87 and takes 33h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $173.91 - $510.87 and takes 39h 13m.
Where does the Sydney to Townsville bus arrive?
Sydney to Townsville bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Townsville?
Townsville is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 06:14 in Sydney and 05:14 in Townsville.
Where does the Sydney to Townsville train arrive?
Sydney to Townsville train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Can I drive from Sydney to Townsville?
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Townsville is 2067 km. It takes approximately 24h 15m to drive from Sydney 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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