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

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra (Station) to Townsville by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CBR - TSV
    6h 50m
    $283–605

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    8h 4m
    $204–502

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    38h 54m
    $239–5,204

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    42h 15m
    $378–730

  5. Drive 2,157.9 km

    1. Drive from Canberra (Station) to Townsvillecar car 2,157.9 km
    24h 28m
    $387–559

  6. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Canberra (Station) to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OAG - TSV
    8h 32m
    $597–768

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Town Hall Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 2h
    $358–526

Canberra (Station) to Townsville by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration38h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,810.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Canberra (Station), ACT, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Townsville via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 38h 54m.

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