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

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

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  1. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MEL - TSV
    6h 41m
    $217–510

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    2d
    $284–5,412

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 5h
    $437–959

  4. Drive 2,540.7 km

    1. Drive from Colac to Townsvillecar car 2,540.7 km
    29h 49m
    $457–659

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Colac Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane AVV - TSV
    9h 22m
    $255–918

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 9h
    $377–710

Colac to Townsville by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,229.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Colac Station to Townsville via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Townsville via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 5h.

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