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

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

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane NTL - TSV
    7h 32m
    $314–1,320

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    32h 52m
    $214–5,135

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to The Wollotuka Institute, Ring Rdbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    40h 30m
    $359–653

  4. Drive  1,907.5 km

    1. Drive from Cessnock to Townsvillecar car 1,907.5 km
    21h 53m
    $411–593

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    8h 20m
    $223–739

  6. Bus via Maitland Station, Railway St

    1. Take the bus from Hexham to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    42h 29m
    $319–473

Cessnock to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration32h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,668.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Townsville via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 32h 52m.

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