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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville to Airlie Beach

Composite routes from Townsville to Airlie Beach

Cheapest
3 h 51 min
Car
277 km.
from $15

Transport providers

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$59.78

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$34.78
Bus from Townsville to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$28.26
Bus from Bowen to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.15–$581.05

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Airlie Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Airlie Beach is to bus which costs $25 - $59.78 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Airlie Beach?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Airlie Beach is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $33.70 - $51.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Airlie Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Townsville and arriving at Airlie Beach. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Townsville to Airlie Beach?

The distance between Townsville and Airlie Beach is 286 km. The road distance is 278 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Airlie Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Airlie Beach without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $25 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Airlie Beach?

The bus from Townsville to Airlie Beach takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Airlie Beach bus from?

Townsville to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Train or bus from Townsville to Airlie Beach?

The best way to get from Townsville to Airlie Beach is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $25 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9.24 - $597.83 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Townsville to Airlie Beach bus arrive?

Townsville to Airlie Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Airlie Beach station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Airlie Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Airlie Beach is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Townsville to Airlie Beach.

Where can I stay near Airlie Beach?

There are 348+ hotels available in Airlie Beach. Prices start at $68.52 per night.
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