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

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    4h 15m
    $138–414

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Caboolture to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    17h 50m
    $130–4,717

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    24h 45m
    $180–250

  4. Drive 1,289.7 km

    1. Drive from Caboolture to Townsvillecar car 1,289.7 km
    15h 11m
    $232–335

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Central station, platform 5train train Caip / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    25h 14m
    $220–370

Caboolture to Townsville by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration17h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,163 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Caboolture to Townsville 4 times a week. Tickets cost $130–4,717 and the journey takes 17h 50m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Townsville once daily. Tickets cost $180–250 and the journey takes 23h 10m.

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