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

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There are 5 ways to get from Atherton Tableland to Townsville by car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Atherton Tableland to Cairns-Airport-CNScar car
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNS - TSV
    2h 31m
    $207–384

  2. Drive 363.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atherton Tableland to Townsvillecar car 363.3 km
    4h 32m
    $65–93

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Atherton Tableland to Gordonvaletaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Gordonvale to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1
    6h 12m
    $212–273

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Atherton Tableland to Gordonvaletaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Gordonvale to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    6h 48m
    $209–1,400

  5. Taxi, bus via Townsville

    1. Take the taxi from Atherton Tableland to Gordonvaletaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Gordonvale to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    6h 17m
    $218–328

Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Atherton Tableland to Townsville. However, you can drive to Cairns-Airport-CNS airport then fly to Townsville Airport (TSV). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Gordonvale then take the bus to Townsville.

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