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

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

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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 12m
    $303–705

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    6h 49m
    $226–554

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    37h 56m
    $262–5,206

  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
    41h 31m
    $367–686

  5. Drive  2,151.8 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Townsvillecar car 2,151.8 km
    24h 17m
    $393–567

  6. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Canberra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OAG - TSV
    8h 29m
    $597–918

  7. Bus, train via Wollongong

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 1h
    $384–565

Canberra to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$384Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,809.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Townsville via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 41h 31m.

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