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How to Travel from

Townsville to Heron Island

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$652.17
Plane from Townsville Airport to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$597.83
Plane from Townsville Airport to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$923.91

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Townsville Airport to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$652.17
Plane from Townsville Airport to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$597.83

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
12h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78
Bus from Rockhampton to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$26.09

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Mount
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
11h 21m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.09–$1,857.63
Train from Howard to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$539.86

Other operators

Heron Island Transportation

Phone:
1800 875 343
Website:
heronisland.com/stay/getting-here
Other from Gladstone Marina to Heron
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.68

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Heron Island?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Heron Island is to bus and ferry via Mount Larcom which costs $119.57 - $250 and takes 16h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Heron Island?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Heron Island is to fly and ferry which takes 8h 11m and costs $282.61 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Townsville to Heron Island?

The distance between Townsville and Heron Island is 791 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Heron Island without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Heron Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 25m and costs $92.39 - $1956.52 .

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Heron Island?

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Townsville to Heron Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Heron Island?

There are two+ hotels available in Heron Island. Prices start at $221.70 per night.
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