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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns North to Townsville

Composite routes from Cairns North to Townsville

Cheapest
4 h 15 min
Car
350 km.
from $19
Fastest
1 h 1 min
Plane

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

What is the cheapest way to travel from Cairns North to Townsville?

The cheapest way to travel from Cairns North to Townsville is to take a bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $37.03 - $51.08 and takes 7h 6m.

How can I travel from Cairns North to Townsville the fastest?

The fastest way to travel from Cairns North to Townsville is to fly which takes 1 hour and 6 minutes and costs $127.69 - $395.85.

Is it possible to take a bus directly from Cairns North to Townsville?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns North to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Sheridan St at Smith Street and arriving at Townsville via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

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

The distance between Cairns North and Townsville is 347.9 km.

How can I get from Cairns North to Townsville without a car?

The best way to travel from Cairns North to Townsville without a car is to take a bus which takes 6 hours and 37 minutes and costs $45.97 - $102.15.

How long does it take to travel from Cairns North to Townsville, including any transfers?

It takes approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes to get from Cairns North to Townsville, including transfers.

Where do I find the Cairns North to Townsville bus from?

Greyhound Australia operates Cairns North to Townsville bus services from Cairns station.

What is the fastest way to travel from Cairns North to Townsville?

The fastest way to get from Cairns North to Townsville is to fly which takes 1 hour and 6 minutes and costs $127.69 - $395.85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.97 - $102.15 and takes 6 hours and 37 minutes, you could also train, which costs $14.05 - $957.70 and takes 7 hours and 12 minutes.

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

Where does the bus from Cairns North to Townsville arrive?

Can I travel by car from Cairns North to Townsville?

348 km. It takes approximately 4 hours and 11 minutes to drive from Cairns North 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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