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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Howard to Townsville

Composite routes from Howard to Townsville

Cheapest
13 h 34 min
Car
1087 km.
from $59
Other
15 h 24 min
896 km.
from $1184.24
17 h 35 min
896 km.
from $142.91

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Hervey Bay to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$282.61–$923.91

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Hervey Bay to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$391.30–$923.91

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Miriam Vale to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
13h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$195.65

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Howard to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$97.83
Bus from Howard to Miriam
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$27.17

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Howard to Bundaberg
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.74–$130.05
Train from Bundaberg to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
13h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.43–$2,170.75

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Howard to Townsville is to bus which costs $70.65 - $97.83 and takes 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Howard to Townsville is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $445.65 - $923.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Howard and Townsville?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Howard and arriving at Townsville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h.

Is there a direct train between Howard and Townsville?

No, there is no direct train from Howard to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Townsville via Bundaberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.

How far is it from Howard to Townsville?

The distance between Howard and Townsville is 969 km. The road distance is 1078.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Howard to Townsville without a car is to train which takes 15h 24m and costs $31.52 - $2391.30 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Howard to Townsville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Howard to Townsville bus from?

Howard to Townsville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Howard station.

Where do I catch the Howard to Townsville train from?

Howard to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Howard station.

Train, bus or fly from Howard to Townsville?

The best way to get from Howard to Townsville is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $445.65 - $923.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $31.52 - $2391.30 and takes 15h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $70.65 - $97.83 and takes 16h.

Where does the Howard to Townsville bus arrive?

Howard to Townsville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Townsville station.

Where does the Howard to Townsville train arrive?

Howard to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Bundaberg station.

Can I drive from Howard to Townsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Howard to Townsville is 1078 km. It takes approximately 14h 50m to drive from Howard 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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