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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane DRW - TSV
    5h 39m
    $400–1,000

  2. Train, bus via Alice Springs

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    5d 1h
    $4,871–20,869

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    5d 3h
    $2,759–14,404

  4. Drive  2,501 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Townsvillecar car 2,501 km
    24h 35m
    $453–654

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    6d 10h
    $5,811–16,809

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$513Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,880.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

Airnorth flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Townsville Airport (TSV) twice a week.

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