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How to get fromAdelaide Airport (ADL) to Townsvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Townsville by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane ADL - TSV
    5h 15m
    $280–900

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 15h
    $433–905

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    3d 4h
    $2,246–17,906

  4. Drive 2,504.9 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Townsvillecar car 2,504.9 km
    28h 45m
    $445–643

  5. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane ADL - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    9h 41m
    $350–2,199

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    3d 10h
    $2,285–13,265

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Townsville by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,923 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Adelaide Airport (ADL), Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop 10 Adelaide Airport to Townsville via Stop D3 Currie St - North side, 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 15h.

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