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

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

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  1. Bus, drive, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Georgetown to Mount Surprisebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mount Surprise to Ravenshoebus bus
    3. Drive from Ravenshoe to Tullycar car
    4. Take the train from Tully to Townsvilletrain train
    9h 34m
    $121–936

  2. Drive 481.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Georgetown to Townsvillecar car 481.5 km
    7h 6m
    $87–125

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Georgetown to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNS - TSV
    9h 50m
    $279–495

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Georgetown to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    13h 12m
    $139–215

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Georgetown to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus Pm19
    13h 30m
    $139–200

Georgetown to Townsville by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 589.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Georgetown, QLD, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Georgetown to Townsville via Cairns Central Station and Cairns in around 13h 12m.

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