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How to get fromBroome to Townsvilleby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Broome to Townsville by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Broome (BME) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BME - TSV
    19h 51m
    $553–1,703

  2. Bus, train via Perth

    1. Take the bus from Broome Visitor Centre to East Perthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    6d 14h
    $1,409–17,642

  3. Drive 3,740.8 km

    1. Drive from Broome to Townsvillecar car 3,740.8 km
    37h 51m
    $671–968

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Broome to Katherinebus bus
    2. Take the train from Katherine to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    6d 17h
    $5,489–21,449

Broome to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,409Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,589.9 km
  • Duration: 19h 51m

What companies run services between Broome, WA, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Airnorth fly from Broome (BME) to Townsville Airport (TSV) twice daily.

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