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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Southport to Townsville

Composite routes from Southport to Townsville

Cheapest
17 h 32 min
Car
1438 km.
from $79
Other
5 h 16 min
Train, Plane
1176 km.
from $235.87
21 h 15 min
1176 km.
from $1625.43
26 h 20 min
1176 km.
from $273.13
29 h 7 min
Train
1176 km.
from $327.10

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.15–$4.46
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Domestic
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
24h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$315.22
Bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Maroochydore
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$27.17
Bus from Maroochydore to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
22h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Southport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
23h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$130.43

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$652.17

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$652.17

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83

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:
$42.39–$3,055.13

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Townsville is to bus which costs $103.26 - $336.96 and takes 26h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Townsville is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $141.30 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Townsville?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Townsville via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Townsville?

No, there is no direct train from Southport station to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Queen Street station, platform 1 and arriving at Townsville via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.

How far is it from Southport to Townsville?

The distance between Southport and Townsville is 1210 km. The road distance is 1540.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Townsville without a car is to train which takes 21h 15m and costs $45.65 - $3260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Southport to Townsville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Townsville bus from?

Southport to Townsville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Southport station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Townsville train from?

Southport to Townsville train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Southport to Townsville?

The best way to get from Southport to Townsville is to train which takes 21h 15m and costs $45.65 - $3260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $103.26 - $336.96 and takes 26h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $152.17 - $456.52 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Southport to Townsville bus arrive?

Southport to Townsville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where does the Southport to Townsville train arrive?

Southport to Townsville train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Southport to Townsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Townsville is 1541 km. It takes approximately 17h 57m to drive from Southport 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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