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8 h 53 min
740 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Alpha to Townsville

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Cheapest
By car (740 km)
8 h 53 min
740 km.
from $40
Other
Rideshare
8 h 53 min
740 km.
from $9.65
Bus, Plane
7 h 32 min
486 km.
from $411.61
Train
20 h 33 min
486 km.
from $1366.63
Bus, Train
16 h 46 min
486 km.
from $179.54
Bus
18 h 15 min
486 km.
from $224.17
Plane
9 h 5 min
486 km.
from $487.61

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.44–$1,081.19
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.40–$826.79

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Emerald Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.24–$699.59

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Alpha to Emerald
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$25.44–$43.25
Bus from Alpha to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$50.88–$108.12
Bus from Rockhampton to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.68–$190.80

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
10h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.33–$89.04

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Rockhampton to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
9h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.44–$1,880.93
Train from Alpha to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
9h 57m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.54–$1,205.69

Questions and Answers

How can I travel to Townsville from Alpha in the cheapest way possible?

The cheapest way to travel to Townsville from Alpha is to drive which costs $102.15 - $166.00 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the most efficient way to travel from Alpha to Townsville?

The fastest way to get from Alpha to Townsville is to bus and fly which takes 7 hours and 32 minutes and costs $268.16 - $830.00.

Is it possible to travel by bus directly from Alpha to Townsville?

No, there is no direct bus from Alpha to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Alpha and arriving at Townsville via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18 hours and 15 minutes.

Does this route have a direct train?

No, there is no direct train from Alpha to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Alpha and arriving at Townsville via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 33m.

How far is it by road from Alpha to Townsville?

The distance between Alpha and Townsville is 735.9 km.

How can I get from Alpha to Townsville without a car?

The best way to get from Alpha to Townsville without a car is to bus and train which takes 16 hours 46 minutes and costs $76.62 - $2,043.09.

How many hours and minutes does it take to travel from Alpha to Townsville?

It takes approximately 7 hours and 32 minutes to get from Alpha to Townsville, including transfers.

Where can I find the Alpha to Townsville bus?

Greyhound Australia operates Alpha to Townsville bus services from Alpha station.

Where can I catch the Alpha to Townsville train from?

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

Train or bus from Alpha to Townsville?

The best way to get from Alpha to Townsville is to bus which takes 18 hours 15 minutes and costs $108.54 - $306.46. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $42.14 - $3,192.32 and takes 20 hours 33 minutes.

Where does the Alpha to Townsville bus arrive?

Greyhound Australia operates the Alpha to Townsville bus services. These services arrive at Rockhampton station.

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

Where does the Alpha to Townsville train arrive?

** Can you drive from Alpha to Townsville?

** Yes, the driving distance between Alpha to Townsville is 736 km. It takes approximately 9 hours and 4 minutes to drive from Alpha to Townsville.
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