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

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

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport

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    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane NTL - TSV
    6h 21m
    $278–564

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    6h 37m
    $188–465

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    32h 35m
    $205–5,137

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    37h 4m
    $269–436

  5. Drive 1,933.5 km

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Townsvillecar car 1,933.5 km
    22h 9m
    $343–495

  6. Bus via Watt St Opp Customs House

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    41h 23m
    $315–646

Cardiff to Townsville by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration32h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,622.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Cardiff, NSW, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Station to Townsville via Broadmeadow Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 32h 35m.

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