There are 5 ways to get from Dapto to Townsville by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Dapto Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane SYD - TSV
5h 16m$186–463Train
- Take the train from Dapto Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain
36h 28m$218–5,160Bus
- Take the bus from Albion Park Rail to Central Stationbus Pm1
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus
41h 55m$376–708Drive 2,143 km
- Drive from Dapto to Townsvillecar 2,143 km
24h 39m$385–557Train, bus
- Take the train from Dapto Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus
45h 12m$311–458
Dapto to Townsville by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dapto to Townsville is to train and fly which costs $180 - $470 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Dapto to Townsville is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $180 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Dapto to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Princes Hwy At Emerson Rd and arriving at Townsville via Albion Park Rail, Central Station and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Dapto station to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Dapto Station and arriving at Townsville via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 28m.
The distance between Dapto and Townsville is 1777 km. The road distance is 2143 km.
The best way to get from Dapto to Townsville without a car is to train which takes 36h 28m and costs $210 - $5,500.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Dapto to Townsville, including transfers.
Dapto to Townsville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Albion Park Rail station.
Dapto to Townsville train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Dapto Station.
The best way to get from Dapto to Townsville is to train which takes 36h 28m and costs $210 - $5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $750 and takes 41h 55m.
What companies run services between Dapto, NSW, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Dapto Station to Townsville via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 36h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Hwy At Emerson Rd to Townsville via Albion Park Station, Princes Hwy, Albion Park Rail, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 41h 55m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–650
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–320
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Dapto Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Dapto Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Dapto Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Albion Park Rail to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–370
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Dapto to Townsville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Dapto to Townsville train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dapto to Townsville is 2143 km. It takes approximately 24h 39m to drive from Dapto to Townsville.
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