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Townsville to Northern Territory

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18 h 40 min
1621 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Townsville to Northern Territory

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Cheapest
By car (1 621 km)
18 h 40 min
1621 km.
from $89
Other
Rideshare
18 h 40 min
1621 km.
from $21.14
Train via Sydney
4 d 20 h 34 min
1342 km.
from $2652.87
Bus, Train (Bus)
5 d 9 h 59 min
1342 km.
from $2992.53
Train
6 d 1 h 9 min
1341 km.
from $5741.05
Bus, Train (Bus)
6 d 5 h 52 min
1342 km.
from $3078.93

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:
$10.87–$29.35

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$50.00

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$326.09
Bus from Adelaide to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22
Bus from Alice Springs to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
21h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$315.22

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$141.30
Bus from Townsville to Chermside
Ave. Duration:
22h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$141.30

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17
Plane from Townsville Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$369.57–$1,086.96

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Townsville Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$706.52

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17
Plane from Townsville Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$869.57

Train operators

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
25h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$652.17–$2,391.30

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:
$42.39–$3,055.14

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:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
2d 6h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$579.84–$1,135.09

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Northern Territory?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Northern Territory is to fly which costs $206.52 - $706.52 and takes 4h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Northern Territory?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Northern Territory is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $206.52 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct flight between Townsville and Northern Territory?

Yes, there are direct flights between Townsville and Northern Territory; these take 2h 50m and cost $195.65 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Townsville to Northern Territory?

The distance between Townsville and Northern Territory is 1875 km. The road distance is 2502.5 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Northern Territory without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Northern Territory without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 4 days 20h and costs $1195.65 - $7065.22 .

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Northern Territory?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Townsville to Northern Territory, including transfers.

Train or fly from Townsville to Northern Territory?

The best way to get from Townsville to Northern Territory is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $206.52 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $1195.65 - $7065.22 and takes 4 days 20h.

What is the time difference between Townsville and Northern Territory?

Northern Territory is 30 min behind Townsville. It is currently 11:52 in Townsville and 11:22 in Northern Territory.

Can I drive from Townsville to Northern Territory?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Northern Territory is 2502 km. It takes approximately 25h 4m to drive from Townsville to Northern Territory.
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