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28 h 27 min
2438 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville to Melbourne

Composite routes from Townsville to Melbourne

Cheapest
28 h 27 min
Car
2438 km.
from $134
Other
46 h 4 min
2070 km.
from $300.70
2 d 5 h 17 min
2070 km.
from $579.26
2 d 22 h 39 min
2070 km.
from $5158.67
3 d 3 h 38 min
Bus, Train
2070 km.
from $2506.63

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
11h 15m
Once daily
$36.96–$51.09
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
23h
Twice daily
$130.43–$326.09
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
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
3h 5m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$108.70–$402.17
Qantas
Website
3h 7m
Every day
$108.70–$652.17
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 28m
Every day
$130.43–$652.17
Train operators
Found: 3
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
10h 50m
Twice daily
$41.30–$152.17
131 500
131 500
Call
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
19h 4m
4 times a week
$42.39–$3,055.14
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 2h
Twice a week
$2,183.60–$2,831.51
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Melbourne is to fly which costs $108.70 - $336.96 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $108.70 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 4m.

Is there a direct flight between Townsville and Melbourne?

Yes, there are direct flights between Townsville and Melbourne; these take 3h 5m and cost $97.83 - $304.35 .

How far is it from Townsville to Melbourne?

The distance between Townsville and Melbourne is 2084 km. The road distance is 2469.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 46h 4m and costs $92.39 - $3260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Townsville to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Melbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Townsville to Melbourne train from?

Townsville to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train, bus or fly from Townsville to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Townsville to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $108.70 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $92.39 - $3260.87 and takes 46h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $217.39 - $760.87 and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the Townsville to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Townsville and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Townsville. It is currently 18:12 in Townsville and 19:12 in Melbourne.

Where does the Townsville to Melbourne train arrive?

Townsville to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Melbourne is 2470 km. It takes approximately 29h 20m to drive from Townsville to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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