There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane to Pentland by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Townsville Airport, bus
best- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane BNE - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Pentlandbus
8h 57m$184–505Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Townsville station to Pentland stationtrain Inlander
24h 35m$176–5,854Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus Pm16
- Take the bus from Townsville to Pentlandbus Mount Isa
28h 25m$229–345Drive 1,449.7 km
- Drive from Brisbane to Pentlandcar 1,449.7 km
16h 30m$261–377Fly to Hughenden Airport, bus
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane BNE - HGD
- Take the bus from Hughenden to Pentlandbus
16h 11m$253–748Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus Townsville / ...
- Take the bus from Townsville to Pentlandbus Mount Isa
28h 45m$264–580
Brisbane to Pentland by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Pentland is to bus which costs $220 - $350 and takes 28h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Pentland is to fly and bus which takes 8h 57m and costs $180 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Pentland. However, there are services departing from Brisbane Roma Street and arriving at Pentland via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane to Pentland station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street and arriving at Pentland station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.
The distance between Brisbane and Pentland is 1378 km. The road distance is 1449.7 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Pentland without a car is to train which takes 24h 35m and costs $170 - $6,000.
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Brisbane to Pentland, including transfers.
Brisbane to Pentland bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Brisbane Roma Street station.
Brisbane to Pentland train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Pentland is to train which takes 24h 35m and costs $170 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $350 and takes 28h 25m.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Pentland, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Roma Street to Pentland station via Townsville and Townsville station in around 24h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Pentland via Townsville in around 28h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–440
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Hughenden Airport via Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–650
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Hughenden Airport via Cairns, Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,200
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Hughenden Airport via Mackay, Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Hughenden Airport via Mount Isa, Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,400
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–380
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
Train from Townsville station to Pentland station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–921
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $45–60
- Gold Class
- $735
- Heritage Class
- $921
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Pentland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $60–90
Bus from Townsville to Pentland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $60–90
Bus from Hughenden to Pentland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $35–55
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–490
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $210–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $340–490
Bus from Townsville to Pentland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $60–90
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Brisbane to Pentland bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Townsville station.
Brisbane to Pentland train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Pentland is 1450 km. It takes approximately 16h 30m to drive from Brisbane to Pentland.









