There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Townsville Airport (TSV) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane ADL - TSV
6h 36m$285–905Bus
- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
- Take the bus from Albury to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus
2d 15h$409–818Train, bus via Townsville City bus hub Stop B
- Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain Great Southern Rail
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus Au050-1 / ...
3d 9h$2,391–13,331Drive 2,499.3 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Townsville Airport (TSV)car 2,499.3 km
28h 51m$444–641Train, bus
- Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain Great Southern Rail
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus Pm16
3d 9h$2,371–13,251
Adelaide to Townsville Airport (TSV) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Townsville Airport (TSV) is to fly which costs $280 - $950 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Townsville Airport (TSV) is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $280 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Townsville Airport (TSV). However, there are services departing from 85 Franklin St and arriving at Townsville Airport via Albury, Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street and Breakwater Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
The distance between Adelaide and Townsville Airport (TSV) is 1930 km. The road distance is 2499.3 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Townsville Airport (TSV) without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $400 - $850.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Adelaide to Townsville Airport (TSV), including transfers.
Adelaide to Townsville Airport (TSV) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Townsville Airport (TSV) is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $280 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $850 and takes 2 days 15h.
Adelaide to Townsville Airport (TSV) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.
Townsville Airport (TSV) is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 3:22 PM in Adelaide and 3:52 PM in Townsville Airport (TSV).
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Townsville Airport (TSV), 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 85 Franklin St to Townsville Airport via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Breakwater Terminal in around 2d 15h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,300
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Townsville Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,400
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,300
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–750
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Townsville Airport via Newcastle, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Thursday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–750
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Southern
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2,190–13,000
- Book at
- Great Southern
- Website
- Great Southern
- Gold
- $2,190
- Gold Premium
- $2,990
- Suite
- $8,500–13,000
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2,190–13,000
- Book at
- Great Southern
- Website
- Great Southern
- Gold
- $2,190
- Gold Premium
- $2,990
- Suite
- $8,500–13,000
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Albury to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–340
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Albury to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Albury to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $85–130
- Advantage
- $100–160
- Flexible
- $120–190
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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