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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cooma to Townsville

Composite routes from Cooma to Townsville

Cheapest
26 h 46 min
Car
2323 km.
from $127
Other
41 h 14 min
Bus, Train
1900 km.
from $242.29
46 h 5 min
1900 km.
from $474.26
11 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
1900 km.
from $615.14
47 h 8 min
Bus, Train
1900 km.
from $326.70

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Canberra Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.33–$11.96
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$28.26
Train from Wollongong Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.37–$5.00
Bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.12–$5.43
Bus from Centennial Park, Bombala St to Park
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$6.52

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Central
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$59.78
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
24h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Centennial Park/Bombala St to Jolimont
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$0.98–$9.78

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
23h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$130.43
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Canberra to Central
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.70–$46.74
Bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$39.13

SKIBUS

Phone:
+61 481 866 118
Email:
Bus from Rhythm Snowsports, Cooma to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$81.52

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$652.17
Plane from Merimbula Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$282.61–$978.26

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$869.57
Plane from Merimbula Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$456.52–$1,413.04

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.30–$2,931.93

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cooma to Townsville is to bus and train which costs $54.35 - $3043.48 and takes 41h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cooma to Townsville is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $250 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Cooma and Townsville?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooma to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Centennial Park/Bombala St and arriving at Townsville via Canberra, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 5m.

How far is it from Cooma to Townsville?

The distance between Cooma and Townsville is 1919 km. The road distance is 2292.1 km.

How do I travel from Cooma to Townsville without a car?

The best way to get from Cooma to Townsville without a car is to bus and train which takes 41h 14m and costs $54.35 - $3043.48 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Cooma to Townsville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooma to Townsville bus from?

Cooma to Townsville bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Centennial Park/Bombala St station.

Where does the Cooma to Townsville bus arrive?

Cooma to Townsville bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave station.

What is the time difference between Cooma and Townsville?

Townsville is 1h behind Cooma. It is currently 17:42 in Cooma and 16:42 in Townsville.

Can I drive from Cooma to Townsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooma to Townsville is 2292 km. It takes approximately 26h 23m to drive from Cooma to Townsville.

Where can I stay near Townsville?

There are 517+ hotels available in Townsville. Prices start at $55.36 per night.
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