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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mossman to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    8h 43m
    $173–1,458

  2. Drive  454.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Daintree to Townsvillecar car 454.8 km
    5h 38m
    $83–120

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Daintree River Ferry to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    8h 53m
    $120–172

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Daintree River Ferry to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNS - TSV
    5h 31m
    $260–497

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Daintree River Ferry to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus Pm19
    9h 11m
    $130–182

Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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

You can take a vehicle from Daintree to Townsville via Daintree River Ferry, Cairns, and Cairns in around 8h 53m.

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