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How to get fromBroken Hill to Townsvilleby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Broken Hill to Townsville by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BHQ - TSV
    18h 7m
    $267–820

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 446
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    47h 38m
    $282–5,302

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus 513
    3. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 3h
    $443–687

  4. Drive 1,989 km

    1. Drive from Broken Hill to Townsvillecar car 1,989 km
    23h 12m
    $355–513

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Central Stationtrain train 446
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 4h
    $388–714

Broken Hill to Townsville by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration47h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$282Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,517.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 7m

What companies run services between Broken Hill, NSW, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Regional Express fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Townsville Airport (TSV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Broken Hill Station to Townsville via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 47h 38m.

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