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How to get fromBroadbeach to Townsvilleby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Broadbeach to Townsville by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    5h 46m
    $151–419

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    21h 47m
    $142–4,902

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    26h 30m
    $227–356

  4. Drive  1,412.9 km

    1. Drive from Broadbeach to Townsvillecar car 1,412.9 km
    16h 38m
    $258–372

  5. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OOL - TSV
    7h 5m
    $392–802

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    27h 27m
    $232–602

Broadbeach to Townsville by tram and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration21h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,214.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a vehicle from Broadbeach North station, platform 1 to Townsville via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 21h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Burleigh Rd at Britannia Avenue to Townsville via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 26h 30m.

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