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How to Travel from

Tennant Creek to Townsville

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Tennant Creek to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
46h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$252.62–$821.01

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Tennant Creek to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
33h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$303.14–$947.32
Plane from Tennant Creek to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
31h 35m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$378.93–$1,136.79
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$492.61–$1,515.72
Plane from Tennant Creek to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
46h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$252.62–$821.01

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Tennant Creek to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
35h 20m
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$227.36–$694.70
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$328.41–$1,010.48

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Tennant Creek to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2d 3h
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$227.36–$631.55

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Tennant Creek to Alice
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$54.31–$119.99
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$138.94–$353.67
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
24h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$138.94–$353.67

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
23h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.05–$151.57

Centre Bush Bus

Phone:
+61 8 8953 0127
Website:
centrebushbus.com.au/
Bus from Tennant Creek to Alice
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.05–$138.94

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.00–$880.00
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.00–$3,407.06
Train from Proserpine to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.84–$647.98

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,521.53–$3,744.75

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$337.94–$681.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tennant Creek to Townsville?

The cheapest way to get from Tennant Creek to Townsville is to drive which costs $184.78 - $282.61 and takes 16h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tennant Creek to Townsville?

The fastest way to get from Tennant Creek to Townsville is to bus and fly which takes 12h 15m and costs $358.70 - $1032.61 .

How far is it from Tennant Creek to Townsville?

The distance between Tennant Creek and Townsville is 1607 km. The road distance is 1563 km.

How do I travel from Tennant Creek to Townsville without a car?

The best way to get from Tennant Creek to Townsville without a car is to bus and train via Adelaide which takes 4 days 11h and costs $1630.43 - $7065.22 .

How long does it take to get from Tennant Creek to Townsville?

It takes approximately 41h 21m to get from Tennant Creek to Townsville, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Tennant Creek and Townsville?

Townsville is 30 min ahead of Tennant Creek. It is currently 17:10 in Tennant Creek and 17:40 in Townsville.

Can I drive from Tennant Creek to Townsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Tennant Creek to Townsville is 1563 km. It takes approximately 16h 18m to drive from Tennant Creek to Townsville.

Where can I stay near Townsville?

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