What is the cheapest way to get from El Arish to Townsville?

The cheapest way to get from El Arish to Townsville is to bus which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Arish to Townsville?

The fastest way to get from El Arish to Townsville is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between El Arish and Townsville?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Arish and arriving at Townsville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between El Arish and Townsville?

No, there is no direct train from El Arish to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Tully and arriving at Townsville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from El Arish to Townsville?

The distance between El Arish and Townsville is 220 km. The road distance is 222.9 km.

How do I travel from El Arish to Townsville without a car?

The best way to get from El Arish to Townsville without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $100 - $900.

How long does it take to get from El Arish to Townsville?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from El Arish to Townsville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Arish to Townsville bus from?

El Arish to Townsville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from El Arish station.

Where do I catch the El Arish to Townsville train from?

El Arish to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Tully station.

Train or bus from El Arish to Townsville?

The best way to get from El Arish to Townsville is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $100 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the El Arish to Townsville bus arrive?

El Arish to Townsville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Townsville station.

Where does the El Arish to Townsville train arrive?

El Arish to Townsville train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from El Arish to Townsville?

Yes, the driving distance between El Arish to Townsville is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from El Arish to Townsville.

How do I get a bus ticket from El Arish to Townsville?

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El Arish to Townsville - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from El Arish to Townsville by train, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tully to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
3h 23m
$101–884
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Arish to Townsvillebus Pm19
4h 15m
$40–60
Drive 222.9 km
1. Drive from El Arish to Townsvillecar 222.9 km
2h 39m
$40–57
Shuttle, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from El Arish to Cairns Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane CNS - TSV
4h 30m
$264–434

El Arish to Townsville by bus

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Distance: 220.5 km
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between El Arish, QLD, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Tully to Townsville 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–761 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from El Arish to Townsville once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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