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Seven ways to Travel from Townsville to Tweed Heads

Composite routes from Townsville to Tweed Heads

Cheapest
18 h
Car
1472 km.
from $80
Other
18 h
Rideshare
1472 km.
from $19.20
4 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
1205 km.
from $238.22
21 h 29 min
1204 km.
from $1579.98
25 h 43 min
Bus, Train
1204 km.
from $130.48
26 h 10 min
1204 km.
from $283.93

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from International Airport Station to Varsity
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.68–$25.26
Train from Roma Street to Varsity
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.67–$6.95

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$151.57–$378.93

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Aspley
Ave. Duration:
22h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.68–$164.20
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.68–$164.20
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Tweed
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.68–$25.26

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.57–$757.86
Plane from Townsville Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.99–$757.86

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.57–$757.86
Plane from Townsville Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.99–$1,010.48

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Townsville Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.46–$694.70
Plane from Townsville Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$442.08–$1,010.48

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Roma
Ave. Duration:
19h 4m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.26–$3,550.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Tweed Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Tweed Heads is to bus and train which costs $103.26 - $163.04 and takes 25h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Tweed Heads?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Tweed Heads is to fly and train which takes 4h 57m and costs $141.30 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Tweed Heads?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Tweed Heads. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Tweed Heads via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 10m.

How far is it from Townsville to Tweed Heads?

The distance between Townsville and Tweed Heads is 1245 km. The road distance is 1572.6 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Tweed Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Tweed Heads without a car is to train which takes 21h 29m and costs $47.83 - $3152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Tweed Heads?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Townsville to Tweed Heads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Tweed Heads bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Townsville to Tweed Heads?

The best way to get from Townsville to Tweed Heads is to train which takes 21h 29m and costs $47.83 - $3152.17 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $152.17 - $456.52 and takes 5h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $347.83 and takes 26h 10m.

Where does the Townsville to Tweed Heads bus arrive?

Townsville to Tweed Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Townsville and Tweed Heads?

Tweed Heads is 1h ahead of Townsville. It is currently 11:52 in Townsville and 12:52 in Tweed Heads.

Can I drive from Townsville to Tweed Heads?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Tweed Heads is 1573 km. It takes approximately 18h 18m to drive from Townsville to Tweed Heads.

Where can I stay near Tweed Heads?

There are 2453+ hotels available in Tweed Heads. Prices start at $68.40 per night.
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