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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sunshine Coast to Townsville

Composite routes from Sunshine Coast to Townsville

Cheapest
15 h 50 min
Car
1280 km.
from $70
Other
5 h 45 min
Train, Plane
1042 km.
from $231.97

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.26–$4.67

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
22h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$293.48

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
22h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$130.43

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$652.17
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$1,086.96

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$652.17
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
10h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$1,086.96

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$532.61

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Nambour to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
16h 54m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.04–$2,699.40

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Townsville?

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Townsville is to bus which costs $86.96 - $293.48 and takes 22h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Townsville?

The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Townsville is to train and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $141.30 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine Coast and Townsville?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue and arriving at Townsville. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 20m.

How far is it from Sunshine Coast to Townsville?

The distance between Sunshine Coast and Townsville is 1248 km. The road distance is 1410.8 km.

How do I travel from Sunshine Coast to Townsville without a car?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Townsville without a car is to train which takes 18h 25m and costs $39.13 - $2717.39 .

How long does it take to get from Sunshine Coast to Townsville?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Sunshine Coast to Townsville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Coast to Townsville bus from?

Sunshine Coast to Townsville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue station.

Train, bus or fly from Sunshine Coast to Townsville?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Townsville is to train which takes 18h 25m and costs $39.13 - $2717.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $293.48 and takes 22h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $119.57 - $706.52 and takes 7h 41m.

Where does the Sunshine Coast to Townsville bus arrive?

Sunshine Coast to Townsville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Sunshine Coast to Townsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast to Townsville is 1411 km. It takes approximately 16h 56m to drive from Sunshine Coast to Townsville.

Where can I stay near Townsville?

There are 517+ hotels available in Townsville. Prices start at $55.36 per night.
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