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How to get fromChillagoe to Townsvilleby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Chillagoe to Townsville by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chillagoe to Mareebabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus
    10h 57m

  2. Drive 470.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chillagoe to Townsvillecar car 470.5 km
    7h 20m
    $85–122

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chillagoe to Mareebabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    11h 21m

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Chillagoe to Mareebabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mareeba to Smithfieldbus bus
    3. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNS - TSV
    7h 21m

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Chillagoe to Mareebabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus
    11h 15m

Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 569.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Chillagoe to Townsville via Mareeba, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns in around 10h 57m.

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