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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alpha to Townsville

Composite routes from Alpha to Townsville

Cheapest
8 h 48 min
Car
735 km.
from $40
Other
7 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
486 km.
from $411.61
20 h 33 min
486 km.
from $1366.63
16 h 46 min
Bus, Train
486 km.
from $179.54
18 h 15 min
486 km.
from $224.17
9 h 5 min
Plane
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:
$293.48–$923.91
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52

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:
$184.78–$597.83

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:
$21.74–$36.96
Bus from Alpha to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$92.39
Bus from Rockhampton to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$163.04

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:
$53.26–$76.09

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:
$21.74–$1,607.32
Train from Alpha to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
9h 57m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$14.13–$1,030.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Alpha to Townsville is to drive which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alpha to Townsville is to bus and fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $228.26 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Alpha and 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 18h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Alpha and Townsville?

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 from Alpha to Townsville?

The distance between Alpha and Townsville is 683 km. The road distance is 735.9 km.

How do I travel 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 16h 46m and costs $65.22 - $1739.13 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Alpha to Townsville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alpha to Townsville bus from?

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

Where do 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 18h 15m and costs $92.39 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35.87 - $2717.39 and takes 20h 33m.

Where does the Alpha to Townsville bus arrive?

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

Where does the Alpha to Townsville train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alpha to Townsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Alpha to Townsville is 736 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Alpha 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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