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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville to Canberra

Composite routes from Townsville to Canberra

Cheapest
24 h 17 min
Car
2154 km.
from $118
Other
38 h 30 min
Train, Bus
1794 km.
from $1673.93
45 h 26 min
1794 km.
from $510.23
2 d 34 min
Bus, Train
1794 km.
from $244.93

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Murrays Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
3h
Once daily
$30.43–$59.78
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
23h 10m
Once daily
$97.83–$141.30
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Murrays Coaches
Website
3h 5m
Every 2 hours
$33.70–$47.83
(61) 13 22 51
(61) 13 22 51
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
6h 20m
Every day
$141.30–$500.00
Qantas
Website
5h 15m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$315.22–$923.91
Virgin Australia
Website
4h 46m
Every day
$173.91–$543.48
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
19h 4m
4 times a week
$42.39–$3,055.14
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Canberra is to bus and train which costs $195.65 - $293.48 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Canberra is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $141.30 - $500 .

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Canberra?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Canberra via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 26m.

How far is it from Townsville to Canberra?

The distance between Townsville and Canberra is 1816 km. The road distance is 2178.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 38h 30m and costs $92.39 - $3152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Townsville to Canberra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Canberra bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Townsville to Canberra?

The best way to get from Townsville to Canberra is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $141.30 - $500 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $217.39 - $597.83 and takes 45h 26m.

Where does the Townsville to Canberra bus arrive?

Townsville to Canberra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Townsville and Canberra?

Canberra is 1h ahead of Townsville. It is currently 21:35 in Townsville and 22:35 in Canberra.

Can I drive from Townsville to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Canberra is 2178 km. It takes approximately 25h 5m to drive from Townsville to Canberra.

Which airlines fly from Townsville Airport Airport to Canberra International Airport Airport?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Townsville Airport Airport to Canberra International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Canberra?

There are 646+ hotels available in Canberra. Prices start at $66.65 per night.
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