There are 6 ways to get from Julatten to Townsville by car, plane, bus, or train
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Drive, fly
best- Drive from Julatten to Cairns-Airport-CNScar
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane CNS - TSV
2h 11m$206–394Drive 432.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Julatten to Townsvillecar 432.2 km
5h 14m$78–113Bus, train via Port Douglas
- Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus Cairns
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
8h 25m$196–1,486Bus
- Take the bus from Mount Molloy to Cairnsbus Cooktown to Cairns
- Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus Au050 / ...
8h 34m$123–180Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Mount Molloy to Cairnsbus Cooktown to Cairns
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus Pm19
8h 52m$123–170Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mount Molloy to Cairnsbus Cooktown to Cairns
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
8h 58m$118–1,395
Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Julatten to Townsville is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Julatten to Townsville is to drive and fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $200 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Julatten to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Mount Molloy and arriving at Townsville via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Julatten and Townsville is 378 km. The road distance is 432.2 km.
The best way to get from Julatten to Townsville without a car is to bus and train via Port Douglas which takes 8h 25m and costs $190 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Julatten to Townsville, including transfers.
Julatten to Townsville bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Mount Molloy station.
Julatten to Townsville bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.
Yes, the driving distance between Julatten to Townsville is 432 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Julatten to Townsville.
There are 569+ hotels available in Townsville.
What companies run services between Julatten, QLD, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Julatten to Townsville via Mount Molloy, Cairns, and Cairns in around 8h 34m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–340
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,267
- 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
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,012
- Heritage Class
- $1,267
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,267
- 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
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,012
- Heritage Class
- $1,267
- Phone
- +61 7 3036 2070
- Website
- transnorthbus.com.au
Bus from Port Douglas to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
Bus from Mount Molloy to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
Bus from Mount Molloy to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
Bus from Mount Molloy to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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