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24 h 51 min
2507 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Darwin to Townsville

Composite routes from Darwin to Townsville

Cheapest
24 h 51 min
Car
2507 km.
from $137
Fastest
3 h 10 min
Plane
Other
4 d 13 h 45 min
1866 km.
from $1521.93
5 d 5 h 6 min
Bus, Train
1865 km.
from $2405.54
5 d 8 h 13 min
1866 km.
from $5789.45

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Darwin to Alice
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.92–$368.88
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.64–$368.88
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
24h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$368.88

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:
$108.12–$152.64

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.34–$178.08

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.32–$228.96

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:
$49.61–$3,575.20

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:
$1,596.61–$3,929.55

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Darwin to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$678.53–$1,328.31

Airlines

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$330.72–$953.99

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Townsville is to fly which costs $206.52 - $706.52 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Townsville is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $206.52 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Darwin to Townsville?

The distance between Darwin and Townsville is 1886 km. The road distance is 2502.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Darwin to Townsville without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 4 days 13h and costs $706.52 - $4782.61 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Darwin to Townsville, including transfers.

Train or fly from Darwin to Townsville?

The best way to get from Darwin to Townsville is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $206.52 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $706.52 - $4782.61 and takes 4 days 13h.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Townsville?

Townsville is 30 min ahead of Darwin. It is currently 14:04 in Darwin and 14:34 in Townsville.

Can I drive from Darwin to Townsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Townsville is 2502 km. It takes approximately 25h 4m to drive from Darwin to Townsville.

Where can I stay near Townsville?

There are 509+ hotels available in Townsville. Prices start at $57.68 per night.
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