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

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There are 6 ways to get from Coolangatta to Townsville by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OOL - TSV
    6h 25m
    $390–750

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Robina station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    22h 18m
    $142–4,902

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    27h
    $270–430

  4. Drive 1,434.6 km

    1. Drive from Coolangatta to Townsvillecar car 1,434.6 km
    16h 50m
    $257–371

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Robina station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    6h 18m
    $142–440

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    28h 16m
    $212–492

Coolangatta to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration22h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,208 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Townsville via Robina Town Centre, Robina station, Robina station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 22h 18m.

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