How to Travel from
Townsville to Lakes Entrance
by Route or Car
Ten ways to Travel from Townsville to Lakes Entrance
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Cheapest
By car (2 628 km)
30 h 28 min
2628 km.
from $144
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to Melbourne Airport)
10 h 14 min
2071 km.
from $261.47
Train, Bus
46 h 23 min
2072 km.
from $1556.91
Bus via Canberra
2 d 4 h 42 min
2072 km.
from $349.02
Bus, Plane (Fly to Canberra International Airport)
12 h 32 min
2071 km.
from $304.38
Bus, Train
14 h 40 min
2071 km.
from $446.24
Bus, Plane (Fly to Merimbula Airport)
11 h 52 min
2071 km.
from $518.18
Train via Sydney
2 d 4 h 38 min
2072 km.
from $302.35
Bus
2 d 9 h 44 min
2072 km.
from $332.17
Train
3 d 5 h 11 min
2070 km.
from $4944.33
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$28.26
Train from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.33–$11.96
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$315.22
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$206.52
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$59.78
SkyBus
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.77
V-Line Buses
Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Police
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.48–$20.65
Bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Police
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.59–$21.74
Bus from Park St to Post
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.17–$15.22
Bus from Orient St to Post
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.70–$21.74
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$130.43
Bus from Townsville to Aspley
Ave. Duration:
22h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$130.43
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39
Bus from Central Station to Batemans
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$32.61
Murrays Coaches
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.70–$46.74
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57
Plane from Townsville Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$500.00
Plane from Townsville Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$706.52
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83
Plane from Townsville Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$293.48–$923.91
Plane from Townsville Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$706.52
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Townsville Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$652.17
Plane from Townsville Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$543.48
Regional Express
Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Merimbula
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$869.57
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$152.17
V/Line
Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.00–$6.52
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Roma
Ave. Duration:
19h 4m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.30–$2,931.93
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,095.54–$2,717.33
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Lakes Entrance?
The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Lakes Entrance is to bus which costs $184.78 - $293.48 and takes 2 days 9h.
What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Lakes Entrance?
The fastest way to get from Townsville to Lakes Entrance is to fly and train which takes 10h 14m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 .
Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Lakes Entrance?
No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Police Station/Roadknight St via Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Brisbane, Central Station and Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
How far is it from Townsville to Lakes Entrance?
The distance between Townsville and Lakes Entrance is 2397 km. The road distance is 2597.6 km.
How do I travel from Townsville to Lakes Entrance without a car?
The best way to get from Townsville to Lakes Entrance without a car is to train and bus which takes 46h 23m and costs $59.78 - $3043.48 .
How long does it take to get from Townsville to Lakes Entrance?
It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Townsville to Lakes Entrance, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Townsville to Lakes Entrance bus from?
Townsville to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.
Train or bus from Townsville to Lakes Entrance?
The best way to get from Townsville to Lakes Entrance is to bus via Canberra which takes 2 days 4h and costs $206.52 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $92.39 - $3152.17 and takes 2 days 4h.
Where does the Townsville to Lakes Entrance bus arrive?
Townsville to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
What is the time difference between Townsville and Lakes Entrance?
Lakes Entrance is 1h ahead of Townsville. It is currently 16:26 in Townsville and 17:26 in Lakes Entrance.
Can I drive from Townsville to Lakes Entrance?
Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Lakes Entrance is 2598 km. It takes approximately 30h 7m to drive from Townsville to Lakes Entrance.
Where can I stay near Lakes Entrance?
There are 305+ hotels available in Lakes Entrance. Prices start at $59.78 per night.
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