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

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There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Townsville by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane ADL - TSV
    6h 37m
    $295–1,205

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 12h
    $449–930

  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 3h
    $2,331–17,891

  4. Drive  2,495.5 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Townsvillecar car 2,495.5 km
    28h 46m
    $456–659

  5. 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 8h
    $2,390–13,280

Adelaide to Townsville by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration3d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,930.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Townsville via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Sydney International Airport, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 12h.

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