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How to get fromAlice Springs to Townsville Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Alice Springs to Townsville City by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane ASP - TSV
    6h 33m
    $640–1,547

  2. Drive 2,069.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alice Springs to Townsville Citycar car 2,069.6 km
    20h 30m
    $370–534

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    3d 10h
    $616–1,419

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    4d 1h
    $2,464–18,400

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain train
    2. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    4d 6h
    $5,290–20,953

  6. Bus, train via Breakwater Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    4d 7h
    $2,504–13,760

Alice Springs to Townsville City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,464Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,448.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and Townsville City, QLD, Australia?

Airnorth and Qantas fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alice Springs to Townsville via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 3d 10h.

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