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How to get fromGeelong to Townsvilleby shuttle, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Geelong to Townsville by shuttle, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MEL - TSV
    5h 15m
    $209–499

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    47h 53m
    $283–5,411

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 3h
    $446–975

  4. Drive 2,497.9 km

    1. Drive from Geelong to Townsvillecar car 2,497.9 km
    29h 7m
    $449–649

  5. Fly from Avalon Airport

    1. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane AVV - TSV
    8h 8m
    $264–867

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    2d 9h
    $441–689

Geelong to Townsville by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration47h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,136.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Geelong Station to Townsville via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 47h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Townsville via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 3h.

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