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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carmila to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    7h 3m
    $146–1,907

  2. Drive 511.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Clairview to Townsvillecar car 511.7 km
    6h 3m
    $92–133

  3. Bus via Carmila

    1. Take the bus from Carmila to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    8h 10m
    $158–205

  4. Train, line 309 bus to Mackay, fly

    1. Take the train from Carmila to Sarinatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Broad St at Johnston Street to Caneland station, stop Abus bus
    3. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MKY - TSV
    6h 27m

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Saint Lawrence to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    9h 32m
    $223–352

  6. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Clairview to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MOV - TSV
    6h 21m
    $300–1,058

Mackay (MKY) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Carmila to Townsville 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–1,738 and the journey takes 6h 42m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Carmila to Townsville once daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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