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How to get fromHoniara to Townsvilleby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Honiara to Townsville by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Honiara International Airport (HIR) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane HIR - TSV
    6h 38m
    $776–2,631

  2. Fly to Cairns, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Honiara International Airport (HIR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane HIR - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    15h 14m
    $551–3,331

  3. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Honiara International Airport (HIR) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane HIR - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    24h 25m
    $1,101–4,931

  4. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Honiara International Airport (HIR) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane HIR - HTI
    2. Take the bus from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Proserpine, Mill Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    28h 44m
    $867–4,172

Honiara International Airport (HIR) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$792Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,810.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Honiara, Solomon Islands and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

Solomon, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Honiara International Airport (HIR) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 6 times a week.

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