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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Katherine to Townsville

Composite routes from Katherine to Townsville

Cheapest
21 h 37 min
Car
2187 km.
from $120
Other
17 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
1635 km.
from $479.58
9 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
1635 km.
from $273.01
4 d 18 h 1 min
Bus, Train
1635 km.
from $2274.85
4 d 23 h 31 min
Bus, Train
1635 km.
from $2242.24
27 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
1635 km.
from $414.57
4 d 21 h 31 min
Bus, Train
1635 km.
from $2695.50

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Katherine to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
15h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$760.87

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Kununurra to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
17h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$706.52
Plane from Katherine to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
16h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$760.87
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$760.87

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Kununurra to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$760.87

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Kununurra to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
17h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$706.52
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$760.87
Plane from Katherine to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
18h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$543.48

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Katherine to Kununurra
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$46.74–$103.26
Bus from Katherine to Alice
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$97.83–$239.13
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
24h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Bus from Katherine to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$59.78

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

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
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.33–$757.28

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,309.35–$3,222.53

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$290.82–$586.52

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Katherine to Townsville is to bus and fly which costs $228.26 - $760.87 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Katherine to Townsville is to bus and fly which takes 9h 28m and costs $228.26 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Katherine to Townsville?

The distance between Katherine and Townsville is 2476 km. The road distance is 2187.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Katherine to Townsville without a car is to bus and train which takes 4 days 18h and costs $1521.74 - $7065.22 .

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

It takes approximately 17h 35m to get from Katherine to Townsville, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Katherine and Townsville?

Townsville is 30 min ahead of Katherine. It is currently 17:31 in Katherine and 18:01 in Townsville.

Can I drive from Katherine to Townsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Katherine to Townsville is 2187 km. It takes approximately 21h 54m to drive from Katherine 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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