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How to get fromAtherton to Townsvilleby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Atherton to Townsville by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Atherton to Gordonvaletaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Gordonvale to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    6h 33m
    $183–1,369

  2. Drive 349.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atherton to Townsvillecar car 349.3 km
    4h 14m
    $62–90

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Atherton / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    8h 37m
    $76–123

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNS - TSV
    5h 6m
    $219–410

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Atherton / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus Pm19
    8h 55m
    $81–118

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Atherton / ...
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    9h 1m
    $76–1,343

Atherton to Townsville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 373.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Atherton to Townsville via Cairns Central Station and Cairns in around 8h 37m.

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