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Cairns Station 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

What is the most affordable way to travel from Cairns Station to Townsville?

$35.75 - $48.52

What is the most efficient mode of transportation from Cairns Station to Townsville?

The fastest way to get from Cairns Station to Townsville is to fly which takes 2 hours and 42 minutes and costs $121.31 - $370.31.

Is there a direct train between Cairns Station 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 6h 1m.

What is the distance between Cairns Station and Townsville?

299 km

How can I travel from Cairns Station to Townsville using public transportation without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns Station to Townsville without a car is to bus via Cairns which takes 5 hours and 39 minutes and costs $44.69 - $95.77.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Cairns Station to Townsville, including transfers.

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

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

Where can I catch the Cairns Station to Townsville train?

Cairns Central Station is the departure point for Queensland Rail Travel's Cairns Station to Townsville train services.

How to get from Cairns Station to Townsville?

The best way to get from Cairns Station to Townsville is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $121.31 - $370.31. Alternatively, you can bus via Cairns, which costs $44.69 - $95.77 and takes 5h 39m, you could also train, which costs $12.77 - $957.70 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Cairns Station to Townsville bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cairns Station and Townsville?

It is currently 03:47 at both, Cairns Station and Townsville.

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

Where does the Cairns Station to Townsville train arrive?

How far is it from Cairns Station to Townsville by car?

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

Where can I find accommodation near Townsville?

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