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How to get fromGreat Barrier Reef to Townsvilleby ferry, plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Great Barrier Reef to Townsville by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CNS - TSV
    4h 20m
    $303–483

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    8h 15m
    $158–1,413

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    7h 37m
    $177–242

  4. Ferry, bus via Townsville

    1. Take the ferry from Great Barrier Reef Green Island to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    7h 43m
    $158–193

Great Barrier Reef to Townsville by foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Great Barrier Reef to Townsville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 321.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Great Barrier Reef, QLD, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Great Barrier Reef to Townsville. However, you can walk to Great Barrier Reef Green Island, take the ferry to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, walk to Cairns City bus station, platform 2, take the line 111 bus to Cairns Hospital, walk to Cairns Base Hospital, take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, then fly to Townsville Airport (TSV). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Great Barrier Reef to Townsville via Great Barrier Reef Green Island, Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, and Cairns in around 7h 37m.

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