There are 5 ways to get from Greenvale to Townsville by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane MEL - TSV
3h 7m$196–491Train
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain
46h 48m$281–5,396Bus
- Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus
2d 2h$451–775Drive 2,420.3 km
- Drive from Greenvale to Townsvillecar 2,420.3 km
28h 3m$434–627Train, bus
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus
2d 7h$374–694
Greenvale to Townsville by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greenvale to Townsville is to fly which costs $190 - $500 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Greenvale to Townsville is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $190 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Greenvale to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Lytham Ct/Heversham Gr and arriving at Townsville via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Campbellfield, Central Station and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Greenvale station to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Townsville via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 48m.
The distance between Greenvale and Townsville is 2065 km. The road distance is 2420.3 km.
The best way to get from Greenvale to Townsville without a car is to train which takes 46h 48m and costs $280 - $5,500.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Greenvale to Townsville, including transfers.
Greenvale to Townsville bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Campbellfield station.
Greenvale to Townsville train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadows Station.
The best way to get from Greenvale to Townsville is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $190 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $5,500 and takes 46h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $450 - $800 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Greenvale, VIC, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lytham Ct/Heversham Gr to Townsville via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 46h 48m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–430
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–430
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $380–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–430
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–240
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–240
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–240
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–240
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- 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
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Campbellfield to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–370
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Greenvale to Townsville bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.
Greenvale to Townsville train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greenvale to Townsville is 2420 km. It takes approximately 28h 3m to drive from Greenvale to Townsville.
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