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

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There are 7 ways to get from Alpha to Townsville by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Emerald Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alpha to Emeraldbus bus
    2. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane EMD - TSV
    7h 41m
    $557–935

  2. Drive 670.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alpha to Townsvillecar car 670.7 km
    9h 20m
    $121–174

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alpha to Rockhampton Railwaybus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    16h 46m
    $155–2,750

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alpha to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    18h 15m
    $171–410

  5. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Alpha to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MOV - TSV
    8h 29m
    $322–1,075

  6. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Alpha to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    19h 1m
    $186–340

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Alpha to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of the Outback
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    20h 33m
    $136–4,254

Alpha to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration16h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 677.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Alpha, QLD, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Alpha to Townsville via Rockhampton in around 18h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alpha to Townsville via Rockhampton in around 20h 33m.

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