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

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

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    5h 26m
    $150–418

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nambour to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    19h 10m
    $132–4,686

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    23h 11m
    $200–300

  4. Drive  1,262.2 km

    1. Drive from Caloundra to Townsvillecar car 1,262.2 km
    14h 54m
    $231–333

  5. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MCY - TSV
    6h 47m
    $332–752

  6. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    24h 1m
    $190–550

Caloundra to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration19h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,213.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Townsville 4 times a week. Tickets cost $130–4,515 and the journey takes 16h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mooloolaba to Townsville twice daily. Tickets cost $200–300 and the journey takes 21h 34m.

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