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

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

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  1. Bus to Bundaberg, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Childers to Bundaberg Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BDB - TSV
    6h 3m
    $427–661

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Childers to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    16h 58m
    $130–370

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Childers to Bundaberg Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bundaberg to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    15h 42m

  4. Drive 1,042.5 km

    1. Drive from Childers to Townsvillecar car 1,042.5 km
    12h 2m
    $187–270

  5. Bus to Hervey Bay, fly

    1. Take the bus from Childers to Hervey Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane HVB - TSV
    6h 32m
    $413–693

  6. Bus via Howard

    1. Take the bus from Howard to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    17h 25m
    $146–213

Bundaberg (BDB) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Childers to Townsville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 895.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Childers to Townsville twice daily. Tickets cost $160–260 and the journey takes 16h 58m. Two other operators also service this route.

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