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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Whitsunday Islands to Townsville

Composite routes from Whitsunday Islands to Townsville

Cheapest
7 h 49 min
Car
307 km.
from $16
Other
6 h 50 min
Ferry, Bus
254 km.
from $114.80
7 h 14 min
Ferry, Train
254 km.
from $377.41

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$402.17

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Airlie Beach to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$59.78

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Airlie Beach to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$34.78

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Proserpine to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.15–$581.05

Other operators

Cruise Whitsundays

Phone:
+617 4846 7000
Email:
Website:
cruisewhitsundays.com/
Other from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.57
Other from Hamilton Island Marina to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Townsville?

The cheapest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Townsville is to ferry and bus which costs $59.78 - $103.26 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Townsville?

The fastest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Townsville is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $130.43 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Whitsunday Islands to Townsville?

The distance between Whitsunday Islands and Townsville is 316 km.

How do I travel from Whitsunday Islands to Townsville without a car?

The best way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Townsville without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $59.78 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Whitsunday Islands to Townsville?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Whitsunday Islands to Townsville, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Whitsunday Islands to Townsville?

The best way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Townsville is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $130.43 - $413.04 . There are no good options to train or bus between Whitsunday Islands to Townsville.

Where can I stay near Townsville?

There are 509+ hotels available in Townsville. Prices start at $57.68 per night.
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