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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gold Coast to Townsville

Composite routes from Gold Coast to Townsville

Cheapest
16 h 34 min
Car
1410 km.
from $77
Other
5 h 32 min
Train, Plane
1181 km.
from $236.14
21 h 31 min
1182 km.
from $1625.83
26 h 30 min
1182 km.
from $273.65
29 h 23 min
Train
1182 km.
from $327.49

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Translink
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Translink
Website
1h 27m
Hourly
$14.13–$19.57
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
24h 10m
Twice daily
$119.57–$315.22
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
1h 20m
Once daily
$14.13–$19.57
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h
Every day
$130.43–$652.17
Qantas
Website
2h
Every day
$130.43–$652.17
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 5m
Every day
$163.04–$597.83
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
18h 40m
4 times a week
$42.39–$3,055.13
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Townsville?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Townsville is to bus which costs $103.26 - $336.96 and takes 26h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Townsville?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Townsville is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $141.30 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Townsville?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Townsville via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Townsville?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Townsville via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 31m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Townsville?

The distance between Gold Coast and Townsville is 1216 km. The road distance is 1546.2 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Townsville without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Townsville without a car is to train which takes 21h 31m and costs $46.74 - $3260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Townsville?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Gold Coast to Townsville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Townsville bus from?

Gold Coast to Townsville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Townsville train from?

Gold Coast to Townsville train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Gold Coast to Townsville?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Townsville is to train which takes 21h 31m and costs $46.74 - $3260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $103.26 - $336.96 and takes 26h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $152.17 - $456.52 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Townsville bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Townsville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Townsville train arrive?

Gold Coast to Townsville train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Townsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Townsville is 1546 km. It takes approximately 18h 3m to drive from Gold Coast to Townsville.

Where can I stay near Townsville?

There are 509+ hotels available in Townsville. Prices start at $57.68 per night.
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