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Cairns Central to Townsville

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Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$356.16

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.12–$1,017.59

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.52–$95.40

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$48.34

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.72–$923.43

Questions and Answers

How can I travel from Cairns Central to Townsville cheaply?

The cheapest way to travel from Cairns Central to Townsville is by bus, which costs $35.75 to $48.52 and takes 5 hours and 56 minutes.

What is the quickest way to travel from Cairns Central to Townsville?

The quickest way to travel from Cairns Central to Townsville is to fly, which takes 2 hours and 41 minutes and costs $121.31 - $370.31.

Is there a direct bus route available between Cairns Central and Townsville?

Yes, there is a direct bus route available between Cairns Central and Townsville. It departs three times a day and operates every day. The journey takes approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Is there a direct train service operating between Cairns Central and Townsville?

Yes, there is a direct train service operating between Cairns Central Station and Townsville Station. Services operate four times a week, departing on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6 hours and 1 minute.

What is the distance between Cairns Central and Townsville?

The distance between Cairns Central and Townsville is 298 kilometers. The road distance is 345.2 kilometers.

How can I travel by public transportation from Cairns Central to Townsville?

The best way to get from Cairns Central to Townsville by public transportation is to take a bus via Cairns which takes 5 hours and 38 minutes and costs $44.69 - $95.77.

How long does it take to travel between Cairns Central and Townsville?

It takes approximately 2 hours and 41 minutes to get from Cairns Central to Townsville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns Central to Townsville bus from?

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

Where can I board the Cairns Central to Townsville train?

Cairns Central to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where does the Cairns Central to Townsville bus arrive?

Cairns Central to Townsville bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.

What train route is the Cairns Central to Townsville train?

The Cairns Central to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can you drive from Cairns Central to Townsville?

The driving distance between Cairns Central and Townsville is 345 km. It takes approximately 4 hours and 9 minutes to drive from Cairns Central to Townsville.

** Where can I stay near Townsville?

** There are 509+ hotels available in Townsville. Prices start at $67.77 per night.
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