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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville to Mckinlay

Composite routes from Townsville to Mckinlay

Cheapest
8 h 38 min
Car
750 km.
from $41
Other
3 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
615 km.
from $374.16
18 h 48 min
Train, Bus
616 km.
from $921.76
12 h 45 min
616 km.
from $171.24
6 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
615 km.
from $355.68

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Cloncurry
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$189.46–$606.29
Plane from Townsville Airport to Mount
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$353.67–$757.86

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cloncurry to McKinlay
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.42–$27.79
Bus from Townsville to Cloncurry
Ave. Duration:
10h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$75.79–$189.46
Bus from Mount Isa to McKinlay
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.31–$53.05

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville station to Cloncurry
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$27.79–$2,024.53

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to McKinlay is to drive which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to McKinlay is to fly and bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $195.65 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and McKinlay?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to McKinlay. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at McKinlay via Cloncurry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

How far is it from Townsville to McKinlay?

The distance between Townsville and McKinlay is 790 km. The road distance is 746.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to McKinlay without a car is to bus which takes 12h 45m and costs $81.52 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Townsville to McKinlay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to McKinlay bus from?

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

Where does the Townsville to McKinlay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Townsville to McKinlay?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to McKinlay is 746 km. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Townsville to McKinlay.
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