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How to get fromBrisbane to Alva Beachby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to Alva Beach by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Ayrbus bus
    6h 25m
    $206–510

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Ayrtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    17h 51m
    $178–4,660

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ayrbus bus Pm16
    22h 46m
    $219–297

  4. Drive 1,263.1 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Alva Beachcar car 1,263.1 km
    14h 53m
    $228–329

  5. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane BNE - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Ayrtrain train
    6h 44m
    $272–1,379

  6. Fly to Mackay, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane BNE - MKY
    2. Take the train from Mackay to Ayrtrain train
    9h 20m
    $262–1,512

  7. Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Ayrbus bus Townsville / ...
    23h 1m
    $252–517

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,240.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Alva Beach, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Ayr 4 times a week. Tickets cost $130–4,606 and the journey takes 17h 34m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ayr once daily. Tickets cost $170–250 and the journey takes 22h 30m.

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