How to Travel from

Southern Cross to Townsville

by Plane, Route or Car

Australia Southern Cross Townsville

Cheapest

By car (2 471 km)

29 h 29 min

2471 km.

from $135

Fastest

Other

Bus

2 d 3 h 26 min

2070 km.

from $555.78

Train

46 h 4 min

2070 km.

from $1761.10

Bus, Train

2 d 2 h 16 min

2070 km.

from $366.80

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:

$12.63–$34.10

Firefly Express

Phone:

1300 730 740

Website:

fireflyexpress.com.au

Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central

Ave. Duration:

11h 10m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$42.95–$59.37

Greyhound Australia

Phone:

1300 473946

Website:

greyhound.com.au/

Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central

Ave. Duration:

12h

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$88.42–$214.73

Bus from Central Station to Brisbane

Ave. Duration:

14h

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$94.73–$227.36

Bus from Brisbane to Townsville

Ave. Duration:

24h 10m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$138.94–$366.30

Premier Motor Service

Phone:

13 34 10

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

premierms.com.au/

Bus from Brisbane to Townsville

Ave. Duration:

23h 50m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$107.36–$151.57

Bus from Central Station to Brisbane

Ave. Duration:

18h 35m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$75.79–$107.36

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:

jetstar.com/

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$126.31–$467.35

Qantas

Website:

qantas.com/

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville

Ave. Duration:

3h 2m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$126.31–$757.86

Virgin Australia

Website:

virginaustralia.com

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Townsville

Ave. Duration:

5h 32m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$151.57–$757.86

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:

131 500

Website:

transportnsw.info/regional

Train from Southern Cross to Central

Ave. Duration:

11h 2m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$48.00–$176.83

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:

$49.26–$3,550.22

What is the cheapest way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville?

The cheapest way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville is to fly which costs $108.70 - $336.96 and takes 4h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville?

The fastest way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $108.70 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Southern Cross (Station) and Townsville?

No, there is no direct bus from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Townsville via Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

Is there a direct train between Southern Cross (Station) and Townsville?

No, there is no direct train from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Townsville via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 48m.

How far is it from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville?

The distance between Southern Cross (Station) and Townsville is 2083 km. The road distance is 2468.2 km.

How do I travel from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville without a car?

The best way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville without a car is to night train and train which takes 45h 48m and costs $92.39 - $3369.57 .

How long does it take to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville bus from?

Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville train from?

Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville?

The best way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $108.70 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $206.52 - $706.52 and takes 2 days 3h, you could also train, which costs $92.39 - $3369.57 and takes 46h 4m.

Where does the Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville bus arrive?

Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Southern Cross (Station) and Townsville?

Townsville is 1h behind Southern Cross (Station). It is currently 15:16 in Southern Cross (Station) and 14:16 in Townsville.

Where does the Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville train arrive?

Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville is 2468 km. It takes approximately 29h 21m to drive from Southern Cross (Station) 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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8-32 Stanley Street

Fine

8.4

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51-55 Palmer Street

Fine

8.2

Emthree Seaside Apartments

105 The Strand

Average

6.1

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Castle Hill

Castle Hill is a heritage-listed isolated pink granite monolith in the suburb of Castle Hill, City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Its Indigenous name is Cootharinga, sometimes written as Cooderinga.

Queensland Building

Queensland Building is a heritage-listed office building at 104–106 Flinders Street, Townsville CBD, City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Mark Cooper Day and built from 1890 to c. 1971 by John Petrie & Son. It is also known as North Queensland Insurance Building. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.

Riverway

Riverway is a riverfront parkland attraction located in the Condon Suburb of Townsville that opened in July 2006. It stretches along 11 km (7 mi) of the Ross River, with areas at Pioneer Park, Loam Island, Apex Park and Ross Park at the Ross River Dam. The areas of Riverway that have been completed are Pioneer Park and Loam Island. Riverway is connected directly to the Thuringowa Central business district via a pathway along the foreshore.

Townsville

Townsville is a city on the north-eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. With a population of 179,011 as of the 2021 census, it is the largest settlement in North Queensland; it is unofficially considered its capital. Townsville hosts a significant number of governmental, community and major business administrative offices for the northern half of the state.

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Five ways to Travel from Southern Cross to Townsville

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Firefly Express

Greyhound Australia

Premier Motor Service

Airlines

Jetstar

Qantas

Virgin Australia

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Queensland Rail Travel

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville?

What is the fastest way to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville?

Is there a direct bus between Southern Cross (Station) and Townsville?

Is there a direct train between Southern Cross (Station) and Townsville?

How far is it from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville?

How do I travel from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville without a car?

How long does it take to get from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville?

Where do I catch the Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville bus from?

Where do I catch the Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville train from?

Train, bus or fly from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville?

Where does the Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Southern Cross (Station) and Townsville?

Where does the Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville train arrive?

Can I drive from Southern Cross (Station) to Townsville?

Where can I stay near Townsville?