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

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

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  1. Fly from Armidale

    best
    1. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane ARM - TSV
    7h 16m
    $483–704

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Stationbus bus Dt2
    2. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    29h 5m
    $263–5,185

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Stationbus bus Dt2
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    33h 34m
    $333–480

  4. Drive  1,661.1 km

    1. Drive from Armidale to Townsvillecar car 1,661.1 km
    19h 9m
    $301–434

  5. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CFS - TSV
    8h
    $481–1,003

  6. Train to Tamworth, fly

    1. Take the train from Armidale Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane TMW - TSV
    8h 55m
    $526–919

  7. Bus via Urunga

    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Urunga Stationbus bus Dt2
    2. Take the bus from Urunga to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    39h 7m
    $371–800

Armidale to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration29h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,353.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Armidale, NSW, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

Link Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Armidale (ARM) to Townsville Airport (TSV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Townsville via Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 33h 34m.

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