There are 5 ways to get from Edmonton to Townsville by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gordonvale to Townsvillebus Au050-1
6h 13m$46–80Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gordonvale to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
6h 46m$40–1,200Drive 332.6 km
- Drive from Edmonton to Townsvillecar 332.6 km
3h 58m$60–86Line 140 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Ravizza Dr at Hartill St to Florence Street at Sheridan Streetbus
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane CNS - TSV
3h 55m$190–360Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Gordonvale to Townsvillebus Townsville / ...
6h 17m$50–130
Edmonton to Townsville by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edmonton to Townsville is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Edmonton to Townsville is to line 140 bus and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $190 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Edmonton to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Cattle St at Old Bruce Highway and arriving at Townsville via Gordonvale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Edmonton to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Gordonvale and arriving at Townsville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Edmonton and Townsville is 337 km. The road distance is 332.6 km.
The best way to get from Edmonton to Townsville without a car is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Edmonton to Townsville, including transfers.
Edmonton to Townsville bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Gordonvale station.
Edmonton to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Gordonvale station.
The best way to get from Edmonton to Townsville is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $1,200 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Edmonton, QLD, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Gordonvale to Townsville once daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Gordonvale to Townsville 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40–1,186 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–320
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Gordonvale to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,186
- 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
- $40–70
- AChoice
- $55–75
- Gold Class
- $947
- Heritage Class
- $1,186
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Gordonvale to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Ravizza Dr at Hartill St to Florence Street at Sheridan Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Gordonvale to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $70–110
- Flexible
- $85–130
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Gordonvale to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Edmonton to Townsville bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Edmonton to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edmonton to Townsville is 333 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Edmonton to Townsville.
There are 576+ hotels available in Townsville.