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How to get fromBrisbane to North Queenslandby plane, bus, unknown, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to North Queensland by plane, bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towersbus bus
    3. Walk from Charters Towers to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    7h 41m

  2. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Townsville station to Charters Towers Showgroundsbus bus
    3. Walk from Charters Towers Showgrounds to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    22h 16m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towersbus bus
    3. Walk from Charters Towers to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    27h 9m

  4. Fly to Moranbah Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane BNE - MOV
    2. Walk from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    9h 1m

  5. Bus, travel via Brisbane (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towersbus bus
    3. Walk from Charters Towers to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    27h 29m

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

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brisbane to North Queensland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,304 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and North Queensland, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to North Queensland. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, take the bus to Charters Towers, then travel to North Queensland. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Street to North Queensland via Townsville, Townsville station, and Charters Towers Showgrounds in around 22h 16m.

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