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Cairns 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–$407.04

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–$89.04

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.34–$47.06

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–$903.72

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Townsville is to bus which costs $29.35 - $76.09 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Townsville is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $103.26 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Townsville?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns and arriving at Townsville. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns 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.

How far is it from Cairns to Townsville?

The distance between Cairns and Townsville is 297 km. The road distance is 345.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Townsville without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $29.35 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Cairns to Townsville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Townsville bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Townsville train from?

Cairns to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Townsville?

The best way to get from Cairns to Townsville is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $103.26 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29.35 - $76.09 and takes 5h 30m, you could also train, which costs $10.87 - $815.22 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Cairns to Townsville bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Townsville train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Townsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Townsville is 345 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Cairns to Townsville.

Where can I stay near Townsville?

There are 508+ hotels available in Townsville. Prices start at $56.46 per night.
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