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How to Travel from

Cairns City 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:
$127.20–$318.00

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.12–$953.99

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:
$43.25–$89.04

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.34–$47.06

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:
$12.08–$886.19

Questions and Answers

What is the most economical method of transportation to travel from Cairns City to Townsville?

The most economical method of transportation to travel from Cairns City to Townsville is to take a bus which costs $34.48 - $89.39 and takes 5 hours and 30 minutes.

How can I get from Cairns City to Townsville the fastest?

The fastest way to get from Cairns City to Townsville is to fly which takes 2 hours and 26 minutes and costs $121.31 - $293.69.

Does a direct bus run between Cairns City and Townsville?

Yes, a direct bus departs from Cairns and arrives at Townsville. Services operate four times a day, and the journey takes approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Is there a direct train available between Cairns City and Townsville?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Townsville. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6 hours and 1 minute.

How far is it from Cairns City to Townsville by road?

The distance between Cairns City and Townsville is 345.5 km.

What is the best way to travel from Sydney to Melbourne?

The best way to travel from Sydney to Melbourne is by plane which takes 1h 45m and costs $350.00.

How long is the journey from Cairns City to Townsville?

It takes approximately 2 hours and 26 minutes to get from Cairns City to Townsville, including transfers.

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Cairns City to Townsville train from?

Train, bus or fly from Cairns City to Townsville?

The best way to get from Cairns City to Townsville is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $121.31 - $293.69 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.48 - $89.39 and takes 5h 30m, you could also train, which costs $12.13 - $893.85 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Greyhound Australia bus arrive at?

Greyhound Australia operates the Cairns City to Townsville bus services, arriving at Townsville station.

Where does the Cairns City to Townsville train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns City to Port Douglas?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns City to Port Douglas is 127 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Cairns City to Port Douglas.

Where can I find lodging near Townsville?

There are 517+ hotels available in Townsville. Prices start at $65.03 per night.
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