How to Travel from
Perth to Townsville
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Perth, Australia → Townsville, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Perth to Townsville
Composite routes from Perth to Townsville
Cheapest
2 d 3 h 17 min
Car
4528 km.
from $249
Other
4 d 13 h 1 min
3390 km.
from $5498.77
4 d 18 h 30 min
Train
3390 km.
from $4208.15
5 d 1 h 12 min
3392 km.
from $4429.80
Route Navigator Perth - Townsville
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Lake Monger Drive
Lake Monger Drive, 432 м
432 м
Continue onto Lake Monger Drive
Lake Monger Drive, 266 м
266 м
Turn right
315 м
315 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Leederville Parade
Leederville Parade, 18 km 539 м
18 km 539 м
Turn right onto Tonkin Highway
Tonkin Highway, 8 km 706 м
8 km 706 м
Keep left
302 м
302 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mills Road East
Mills Road East, 4 km 976 м
4 km 976 м
Turn sharp right onto Canning Mills Road
Canning Mills Road, 1 km 729 м
1 km 729 м
Turn left onto Chevin Road
Chevin Road, 5 km 609 м
5 km 609 м
Turn left onto Brookton Highway
Brookton Highway, 237 km 248 м
237 km 248 м
Turn left onto Howlett Street
Howlett Street, 2 km 989 м
2 km 989 м
Turn left onto Kondinin Hyden Road
Kondinin Hyden Road, 62 km 629 м
62 km 629 м
Continue onto East Hyden Bin Road
East Hyden Bin Road, 289 km 102 м
289 km 102 м
Turn right onto Coolgardie-Esperance Highway
Coolgardie-Esperance Highway, 8 km 199 м
8 km 199 м
Turn left onto Eyre Highway
Eyre Highway, 1194 km 117 м
1194 km 117 м
Turn left onto Trading Stock Route
Trading Stock Route, 7 km 395 м
7 km 395 м
Turn slight left onto Eyre Highway
Eyre Highway, 218 km 888 м
218 km 888 м
Turn left onto Eyre Highway
Eyre Highway, 89 km 594 м
89 km 594 м
Turn slight left onto Eyre Highway
Eyre Highway, 129 km 418 м
129 km 418 м
Turn left onto Eyre Highway
Eyre Highway, 32 km 181 м
32 km 181 м
Keep left onto B83 and take B83 toward Quorn, Hawker, Stirling North
Quorn, Hawker, Stirling North, B83, 101 м
101 м
Continue onto Range View Road
Range View Road, 33 km 37 м
33 km 37 м
Keep left onto B83
48 м
48 м
Turn slight left onto Railway Terrace
Railway Terrace, 338 km 323 м
338 km 323 м
Turn right onto Birdsville Track
Birdsville Track, 513 km 498 м
513 km 498 м
Continue onto Eyre Developmental Road
Eyre Developmental Road, 4 km 23 м
4 km 23 м
Turn right onto Frew Street
Frew Street, 164 km 152 м
164 km 152 м
Turn left onto Diamantina Developmental Road
Diamantina Developmental Road, 215 km 838 м
215 km 838 м
Turn right onto Kennedy Developmental Road
Kennedy Developmental Road, 354 km 277 м
354 km 277 м
Turn right onto Landsborough Highway
Landsborough Highway, 5 km 881 м
5 km 881 м
Keep left onto Elderslie Street
Elderslie Street, 477 м
477 м
Turn left onto Werna Street
Werna Street, 2 km 610 м
2 km 610 м
Turn left onto Manuka Street
Manuka Street, 212 km 810 м
212 km 810 м
Turn right onto Haul Road
Haul Road, 2 km 715 м
2 km 715 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 249 km 638 м
249 km 638 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 120 km 897 м
120 km 897 м
Keep left onto Stuart Drive and drive toward Stuart Drive
Stuart Drive, Stuart Drive, 4 km 574 м
4 km 574 м
Turn right
328 м
328 м
Turn left
31 м
31 м
Keep right
466 м
466 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lakeside Drive
Lakeside Drive, 1 km 632 м
1 km 632 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lakeside Drive
Lakeside Drive, 2 km 125 м
2 km 125 м
Turn slight left onto Abbott Street
Abbott Street, 3 km 855 м
3 km 855 м
Continue onto Dean Street
Dean Street, 220 м
220 м
Keep left
2 km 590 м
2 km 590 м
Turn right onto Gregory Street
Gregory Street, 239 м
239 м
Turn sharp left onto Paxton Street
Paxton Street, 1 km 211 м
1 km 211 м
Turn left onto Balmoral Drive
Balmoral Drive, 250 м
250 м
Turn right onto Cottesmore Crescent
Cottesmore Crescent, 27 м
27 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Found: 3
Train operators
Found: 4
JB
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
2d 8h
Once a week
$1,586.29–$3,904.16
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to Townsville?
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Townsville is to fly which costs $282.61 - $923.91 and takes 7h 39m.
What is the fastest way to get from Perth to Townsville?
The fastest way to get from Perth to Townsville is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $282.61 - $923.91 .
Is there a direct train between Perth and Townsville?
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Townsville via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 13h.
How far is it from Perth to Townsville?
The distance between Perth and Townsville is 3398 km. The road distance is 4905.7 km.
How do I travel from Perth to Townsville without a car?
The best way to get from Perth to Townsville without a car is to train which takes 4 days 13h and costs $1521.74 - $8152.17 .
How long does it take to get from Perth to Townsville?
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Perth to Townsville, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Perth to Townsville train from?
Perth to Townsville train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Perth station.
Train or fly from Perth to Townsville?
The best way to get from Perth to Townsville is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $282.61 - $923.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1521.74 - $8152.17 and takes 4 days 13h.
What is the time difference between Perth and Townsville?
Townsville is 2h ahead of Perth. It is currently 01:33 in Perth and 03:33 in Townsville.
Where does the Perth to Townsville train arrive?
Perth to Townsville train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Can I drive from Perth to Townsville?
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Townsville is 4906 km. It takes approximately 2 days 5h to drive from Perth 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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