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

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There are 3 ways to get from Karratha to Townsville by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Karratha Airport (KTA) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane KTA - TSV
    10h 52m
    $741–2,148

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Karratha Welcome Road to East Perthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    6d 4h
    $1,315–17,510

  3. Drive 4,502.1 km

    1. Drive from Karratha to Townsvillecar car 4,502.1 km
    47h 15m
    $808–1,166

Karratha to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,149 km
  • Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Karratha, WA, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Karratha Airport (KTA) to Townsville Airport (TSV) twice daily.

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